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F156 YRU

1989 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,636 mi
Last recorded28,636 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Piaggio T516,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 YRU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 28,636 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 28,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 26,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 2,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 26,539 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has reduced damping

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 23,455 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Reduced damping (rear shock)

Steering slightly notchy

Pass 20 Jul 2017 20,016 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 20,016 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,898 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 16,898 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 16,898 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,275 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,145 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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F156 YRU is a 1989 Piaggio T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 16,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F156 YRU, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F156 YRU registered?

F156 YRU is a 1989 Piaggio T5, first registered on 27 July 1989.

Is F156 YRU safe to buy?

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