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R835 FGO

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,832 mi
Last recorded20,832 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 FGO
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 20,832 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 20,832 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 May 2018 20,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,457 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,928 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,968 miles

Front brake emits noise when applied.

Front position lamp fitted but not working.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 18,968 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front brake emits noise when applied.

Front position lamp fitted but not working.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,798 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,790 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,446 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?

Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
337
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 248
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Direction indicator not working 187
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 175
Direction indicators not working 149
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R835 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 12,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R835 FGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R835 FGO registered?

R835 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R835 FGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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