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R897 WHJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,583 mi
Last recorded10,583 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 WHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 10,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 10,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 10,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 8,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chassis no on frame barely visable it is in your interest to rectify this

lights are wired incorrectly-side light wired into dip

suspect chassis no is incorrect on your log book it is in your interest to check

Fail 4 Oct 2012 8,243 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

lights are wired incorrectly-side light wired into dip

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

chassis no on frame barely visable it is in your interest to rectify this

suspect chassis no is incorrect on your log book it is in your interest to check

Pass 29 Oct 2011 7,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 7,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,549 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,140 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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R897 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R897 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.

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What year was R897 WHJ registered?

R897 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 10 August 1997.

Is R897 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 WHJ shows 12 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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