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P109 FJK

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

18,888 mi
Last recorded18,888 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 FJK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 18,888 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 16,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 16,587 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 16,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 15,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 15,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,304 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 15,304 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,927 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 14,927 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 12,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,422 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 11,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 11,281 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 May 2008 11,281 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,274 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 10,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,584 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 8,584 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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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P109 FJK is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 12,130 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 P109 FJK, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P109 FJK registered?

P109 FJK is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P109 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 FJK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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