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P151 WAX

1997 Piaggio T5 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,906 mi
Last recorded10,906 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T5 12512,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 WAX
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 10,906 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 10,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 10,130 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 7,885 miles

Rear Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 6,868 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements no switch fitted to front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 6,866 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb deteriorated and not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 6,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017
Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,010 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 9,010 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 6,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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P151 WAX is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 12,267 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P151 WAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P151 WAX registered?

P151 WAX is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P151 WAX safe to buy?

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