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R972 JGC

1997 Piaggio T5 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,206 mi
Last recorded15,206 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T5 12512,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 15,026 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,320 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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R972 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 12,267 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R972 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R972 JGC registered?

R972 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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