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F235 SPA

1989 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,917 mi
Last recorded12,917 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Piaggio T516,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 SPA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 12,917 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 12,917 miles

Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 201 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 21,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 7,163 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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F235 SPA is a 1989 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F235 SPA, 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 F235 SPA registered?

F235 SPA is a 1989 Piaggio T5, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F235 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F235 SPA 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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