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P121 CFT

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,291 mi
Last recorded12,291 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 CFT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 12,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 12,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 11,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,647 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,710 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 8,112 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 8,112 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,449 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 7,440 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,306 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 6,255 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 6,255 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 4,893 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 4,893 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,262 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 3,258 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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P121 CFT is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P121 CFT, 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 P121 CFT registered?

P121 CFT is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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