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R968 TPO

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,630 mi
Last recorded21,630 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 TPO
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 21,630 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear tyre perished.

slight roughness in front wheel

Pass 7 May 2021 21,482 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

main stand return spring missing.

slight roughness in front wheel bearings.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,132 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear o/s indicator lens damaged.

roughness in front wheel bearings.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 21,132 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear o/s indicator lens damaged.

roughness in front wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 19,887 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 19,887 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s incorrect rotation. (4.1.2e)

Registration plate dirty covered with overspray. (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake pedal slow to return.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 17,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R968 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R968 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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R968 TPO is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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