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R940 TUD

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,309 mi
Last recorded21,309 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 TUD
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 21,309 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 20,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 20,345 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,248 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 19,042 miles

offside rear direction indicator lens damage

Pass 30 May 2014 17,174 miles

O/s/r indicator lens damaged.

Fail 30 May 2014 17,160 miles

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

O/s/r indicator lens damaged.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,407 miles

corrosion to underside of frame around rear brake pedal mounts

slight play in front hub bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 9,419 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 8,141 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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R940 TUD is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R940 TUD, 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 R940 TUD registered?

R940 TUD is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R940 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 TUD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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