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R93 LJU

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,585 mi
Last recorded25,585 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 LJU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 25,585 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 22,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 22,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,134 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,819 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,132 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,132 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 15,119 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,453 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,053 miles

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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R93 LJU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R93 LJU, 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 R93 LJU registered?

R93 LJU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R93 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 LJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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