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R904 WHJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

712 mi
Last recorded712 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 WHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 741 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 741 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 738 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 267 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 3 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 5 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 18,845 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 18,845 miles

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 18,407 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 18,407 miles

Rear Rear wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,275 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,403 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 16,379 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 15,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,441 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 13,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,249 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

poor reserve travel on front brake lever

Fail 26 Jun 2008 11,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

poor reserve travel on front brake lever

Pass 25 May 2007 11,037 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 11,037 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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R904 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R904 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 R904 WHJ registered?

R904 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 24 August 1997.

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