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F714 LHR

1989 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,752 mi
Last recorded20,752 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Piaggio T516,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF714 LHR
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 20,752 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 19,996 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 19,996 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 19,089 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight centre notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 19,089 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight centre notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2011 18,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,519 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 17,519 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 17,519 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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F714 LHR is a 1989 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F714 LHR, 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 F714 LHR registered?

F714 LHR is a 1989 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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