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R86 HWT

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,750 mi
Last recorded25,750 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 HWT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 25,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 24,728 miles

Central Front Inner Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 23,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 22,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 20,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,050 miles

1 digit incorrect on vin. 0 missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 19,966 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 19,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,576 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 18,957 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 18,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

front tyre has cracks in tread

rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 5 Apr 2014 18,333 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

front tyre has cracks in tread

rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,916 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,315 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 13,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,564 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 10,721 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 10,721 miles

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

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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R86 HWT is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R86 HWT, 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 R86 HWT registered?

R86 HWT is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 18 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R86 HWT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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