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R860 HGK

1997 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,510 mi
Last recorded23,510 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 HGK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 23,510 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 23,510 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake component slightly loose Brake plate (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 31 May 2025 23,471 miles

Slight oil leak (chain case)

Fail 31 May 2025 23,471 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak (chain case)

Pass 17 Nov 2022 23,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,539 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 21,538 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 21,517 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,078 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,982 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,816 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,598 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 15,590 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,813 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 12,813 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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R860 HGK is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R860 HGK, 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 R860 HGK registered?

R860 HGK is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R860 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 HGK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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