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P283 UAT

1997 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,107 mi
Last recorded43,107 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 UAT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 43,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 42,561 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 42,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,641 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 41,072 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 39,899 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,144 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,994 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 35,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,142 miles

both brakes have slight fluctuation

Fail 29 Jul 2016 35,138 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

both brakes have slight fluctuation

Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,996 miles

slight front brake reserve travel

Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,898 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 9,150 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 9,138 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P283 UAT is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P283 UAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P283 UAT registered?

P283 UAT is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P283 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 UAT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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