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P196 NSC

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,742 mi
Last recorded11,742 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 NSC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2024 11,742 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 11,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 11,459 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 11,459 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 10,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 8,174 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 6,992 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 6,882 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 6,879 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,551 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 5,342 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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P196 NSC 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 81.8%.

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 P196 NSC, 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 P196 NSC registered?

P196 NSC is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P196 NSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 NSC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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