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B439 MAO

1985 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,771 mi
Last recorded4,771 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Piaggio T539,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB439 MAO
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 4,771 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 4,771 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2024 4,763 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,408 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,843 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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B439 MAO is a 1985 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 39,266 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 B439 MAO, 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 41 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B439 MAO registered?

B439 MAO is a 1985 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B439 MAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B439 MAO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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