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J638 NRJ

1991 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,746 mi
Last recorded22,746 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Piaggio T513,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 NRJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 22,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 22,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,625 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 20,623 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2007 20,057 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 20,044 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Crankcase bolt is missing causing oil to leak from between crank casings.

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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J638 NRJ is a 1991 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 13,066 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 J638 NRJ, 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 35 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J638 NRJ registered?

J638 NRJ is a 1991 Piaggio T5, first registered on 10 September 1991.

Is J638 NRJ safe to buy?

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