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R891 JGC

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,315 mi
Last recorded10,315 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 10,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 10,314 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 10,312 miles

Front Brake no a lot of reserve travel left. ( adjust cable )

Front Fork pivot pin slight free play.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,305 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Corroded (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,752 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 8,752 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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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R891 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R891 JGC, 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 R891 JGC registered?

R891 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R891 JGC safe to buy?

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