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E79 CNN

1988 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,588 mi
Last recorded21,588 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Piaggio T519,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE79 CNN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 21,588 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 21,564 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 21,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 21,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,458 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 21,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 21,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 20,240 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,236 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,271 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 49,271 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,116 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

both tyres soft

Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,116 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

both tyres soft

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,980 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,406 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,131 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,503 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 40,503 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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E79 CNN is a 1988 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1988 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,519 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 E79 CNN, 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 38 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E79 CNN is a 1988 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 March 1988.

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