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R891 WHJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

14,503 mi
Last recorded14,503 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 WHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 14,503 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 14,497 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 14,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 14,407 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 14,407 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 14,406 miles

Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 14,401 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 14,314 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 14,313 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 14,198 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 14,198 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 13,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 12,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,914 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 8,914 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 8,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,584 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 4,046 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 4,046 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 4,005 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 4,004 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R891 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 R891 WHJ registered?

R891 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R891 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 WHJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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