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R889 WHJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,160 mi
Last recorded22,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 WHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 22,160 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise to look at front brake performance meat minium requirments on roller brake test

Pass 29 Jan 2025 21,796 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 20,714 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 19,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,318 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 12,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 11,659 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 7,803 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 6,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 3,157 miles

petrol cap seal starting to split in places

Pass 2 Jul 2011 3,145 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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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R889 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black 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 R889 WHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R889 WHJ registered?

R889 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R889 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 WHJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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