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R988 NDC

1997 Piaggio T5

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,319 mi
Last recorded60,319 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 NDC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 60,319 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,124 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 60,124 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017
Fail 31 Aug 2013 11,005 miles

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

damage to front of bike

no plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,511 miles

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 6,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 5,647 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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R988 NDC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R988 NDC, 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 R988 NDC registered?

R988 NDC is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R988 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 NDC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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