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N557 LWV

1995 Piaggio T5

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,008 mi
Last recorded13,008 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Piaggio T513,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 LWV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 13,008 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 13,008 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 12,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 12,253 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 11,797 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 11,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,593 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 9,593 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 3 May 2007 8,276 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 8,276 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,498 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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N557 LWV is a 1995 Piaggio T5 in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N557 LWV, 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 N557 LWV registered?

N557 LWV is a 1995 Piaggio T5, first registered on 6 October 1995.

Is N557 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 LWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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