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R876 EWT

1997 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,224 mi
Last recorded8,224 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 EWT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 8,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 8,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 8,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,101 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 15,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,245 miles

VERY SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKE

Pass 1 Oct 2013 13,696 miles

DIP BEAM POOR

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,827 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,243 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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R876 EWT is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R876 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 R876 EWT registered?

R876 EWT is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R876 EWT safe to buy?

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