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R899 WHJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,589 mi
Last recorded29,589 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 WHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 29,589 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 29,589 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 29,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 29,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,855 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,686 miles

front side lamp not working inside headlamp

Fail 8 Apr 2014 28,686 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

front side lamp not working inside headlamp

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,131 miles

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Oil leak

unable in see front brake pads

Pass 28 Jan 2012 26,770 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 25,965 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 25,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R899 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R899 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 R899 WHJ registered?

R899 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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