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R951 TPO

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,807 mi
Last recorded6,807 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 TPO
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 6,807 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 6,807 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable reversed fitment (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 6,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 5,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 5,408 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 5,408 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 4,169 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 17,081 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,854 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 16,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,427 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,202 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 12,202 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,582 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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R951 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R951 TPO, 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 R951 TPO registered?

R951 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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