MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect No discernible beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side foot boards (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Vehicle identification number incomplete (0.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
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R871 EWT is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Purple 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 R871 EWT, 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 R871 EWT registered?
R871 EWT is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 17 November 1997.
Is R871 EWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R871 EWT 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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