MOT Status
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22,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front weal bearing slightly noisey
Rear wheel bearing loose
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R987 GSC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,746 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 R987 GSC, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R987 GSC registered?
R987 GSC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R987 GSC safe to buy?
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