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P204 CAL

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,915 mi
Last recorded20,915 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 CAL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 20,202 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 18,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 14,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,194 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 12,194 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,192 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 12,192 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 5,937 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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P204 CAL is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P204 CAL, 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 P204 CAL registered?

P204 CAL is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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