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R492 ULS

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

13,920 mi
Last recorded13,920 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 ULS
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 13,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 13,457 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 12,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 12,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 12,161 miles

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2021 11,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 11,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 10,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 9,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,663 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 9,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 8,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 8,470 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 7,755 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 7,551 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 7,551 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,640 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2009 5,821 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,821 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 May 2008 5,577 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,104 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 4,608 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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R492 ULS is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R492 ULS, 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 R492 ULS registered?

R492 ULS is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 6 September 1997.

Is R492 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 ULS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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