CarVerify

Free Car Check

N542 DVT

1995 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,267 mi
Last recorded16,267 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Piaggio T513,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 DVT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 16,267 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced right hand rear footboard part of frame is corroded note also surface corrosion on frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

oil leak on engine

rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 31 Oct 2024 15,852 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

oil leak on engine not considered excessive

Pass 16 Nov 2023 15,633 miles

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

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

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

right hand centre stand return spring is broken stand still retracts advised customer to acquire new spring

some corrosion on frame but not considered excessive

Fail 16 Nov 2023 15,633 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber insecurely attached replaced missing lower shock mounting bolt's nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

right hand centre stand return spring is broken stand still retracts advised customer to acquire new spring

some corrosion on frame but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Nov 2022 15,360 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on frame but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2021 14,958 miles

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

Rear tyre pressure low !

Slight corrosion found on frame But not considered excessive !

Pass 19 Oct 2020 14,435 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 14,227 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 13,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 12,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,308 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 11,476 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,561 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 9,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 8,963 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 8,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,239 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,576 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 5,062 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
Full Piaggio T5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N542 DVT is a 1995 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 N542 DVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N542 DVT?

You can check the full history of N542 DVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N542 DVT registered?

N542 DVT is a 1995 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N542 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 DVT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N542 DVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N542 DVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.