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L243 VGC

1993 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

486 mi
Last recorded486 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Piaggio T514,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 VGC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 1 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 25,427 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 25,427 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 23,312 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,828 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 18,828 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 13,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 13,842 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 13,842 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 12,193 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,335 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 10,335 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 7,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 7,949 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 7,928 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 7,887 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 7,872 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 7,807 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,697 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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L243 VGC is a 1993 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L243 VGC, 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.

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What year was L243 VGC registered?

L243 VGC is a 1993 Piaggio T5, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L243 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L243 VGC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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