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P290 JCH

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,631 mi
Last recorded34,631 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 JCH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,631 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,519 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,894 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,247 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 20,243 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,924 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 15,855 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,231 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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P290 JCH is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P290 JCH, 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 P290 JCH registered?

P290 JCH is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P290 JCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 JCH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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