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R84 CGJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,116 mi
Last recorded44,116 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 CGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 44,116 miles

Chassis/floor generally rusty and corroded

Rear tyre has approx 1.6mm of tread left

Slackness noted in front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,052 miles

Bike floor-pan corroded.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,978 miles

Front tyre tread low and tread uneven

Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 3,779 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 3,779 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,738 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,685 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,721 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 14,720 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,896 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 10,315 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,784 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 9,784 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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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R84 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R84 CGJ, 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.

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What year was R84 CGJ registered?

R84 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R84 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 CGJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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