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R491 JGH

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,500 mi
Last recorded10,500 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 JGH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 10,500 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 10,500 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 10,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,285 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 8,285 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,199 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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R491 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R491 JGH, 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 R491 JGH registered?

R491 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R491 JGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 JGH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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