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VTF 297L

1973 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,548 mi
Last recorded5,548 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTF 297L
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2006 5,548 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

oil leak

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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VTF 297L is a 1973 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTF 297L, 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 53 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTF 297L registered?

VTF 297L is a 1973 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is VTF 297L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTF 297L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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