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F780 JKM

1989 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,274 mi
Last recorded31,274 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Piaggio T516,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF780 JKM
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 31,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,834 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 30,024 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 30,024 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 26,715 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 25,061 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 25,055 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 23,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,865 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,267 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 21,267 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,786 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 20,786 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,279 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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F780 JKM is a 1989 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F780 JKM, 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 F780 JKM registered?

F780 JKM is a 1989 Piaggio T5, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F780 JKM safe to buy?

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