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L121 TAB

1993 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,793 mi
Last recorded26,793 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Piaggio T514,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 TAB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 26,793 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 26,760 miles

No front brake lamp switch fitted as standard

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 26,589 miles

No front brake switch fitted (Standard)

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by operation of indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,111 miles

No front brake switch fitted as standard

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 26,111 miles

No front brake switch fitted as standard

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 25,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 25,747 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 25,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 25,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,470 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 24,455 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,928 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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L121 TAB is a 1993 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1993 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,586 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 L121 TAB, 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 33 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L121 TAB registered?

L121 TAB is a 1993 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L121 TAB safe to buy?

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