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F703 BUE

1989 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

3,291 mi
Last recorded3,291 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Piaggio T516,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF703 BUE
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 3,291 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 3,286 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 3,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 3,193 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 3,193 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Dec 2020 2,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 2,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 2,915 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 2,768 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 2,768 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 2,570 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 2,570 miles

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

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

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2014 2,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 2,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 1,920 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 1,920 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 1,692 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 1,423 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 1,423 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 967 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 957 miles

Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 675 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 68 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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F703 BUE is a 1989 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 F703 BUE, 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 F703 BUE registered?

F703 BUE is a 1989 Piaggio T5, first registered on 3 July 1989.

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