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P181 KWA

1996 Piaggio T5 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,486 mi
Last recorded24,486 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T5 12514,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 KWA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 24,486 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 24,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 20,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 1,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,324 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 11,307 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,668 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,437 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 14,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 13,080 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 12,643 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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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P181 KWA is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 14,578 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 P181 KWA, 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 30 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 P181 KWA registered?

P181 KWA is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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