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N48 PYE

1996 Piaggio T5 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

17,931 mi
Last recorded17,931 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T5 12514,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 PYE
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 17,931 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 17,931 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 17,931 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 17,465 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Slight engine oil leak.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 17,073 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Engine leaking oil.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 17,073 miles

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

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine leaking oil.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 16,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Excess clutch cable hanging from underside of engine.

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 16,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Excess clutch cable hanging from underside of engine.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 15,334 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 15,334 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Excessive movement in steering head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 14,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2017 14,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 13,760 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 13,760 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,576 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,832 miles

twist grip slow to return

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,939 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 9,939 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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N48 PYE is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 14,578 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N48 PYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N48 PYE is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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