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P160 SYH

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,924 mi
Last recorded6,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 SYH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 6,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 6,882 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 6,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 6,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 6,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 6,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 6,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,647 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 5,647 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 4,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 4,154 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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P160 SYH is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P160 SYH, 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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How do I check the history of P160 SYH?

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What year was P160 SYH registered?

P160 SYH is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 30 July 1997.

Is P160 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 SYH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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