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M490 WCW

1995 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

8,919 mi
Last recorded8,919 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 1995 Piaggio T513,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 WCW
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 8,919 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 8,870 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 May 2016 8,620 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 8,620 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 28 May 2015 8,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2015 8,620 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 8,600 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 8,600 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 8,596 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 8,596 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 8,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,497 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 8,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 8,435 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,435 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 8,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,352 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 8,244 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 7,986 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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M490 WCW is a 1995 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 13,618 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 M490 WCW, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M490 WCW registered?

M490 WCW is a 1995 Piaggio T5, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M490 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 WCW shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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