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P118 VGP

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142 mi
Last recorded142 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 VGP
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 2,304 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 1,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 1,522 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 748 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 10,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 8,841 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 8,839 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,822 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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P118 VGP is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P118 VGP, 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 P118 VGP registered?

P118 VGP is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P118 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 VGP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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