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P29 VWL

1996 Piaggio T5 125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,702 mi
Last recorded15,702 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T5 12514,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 VWL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 15,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 15,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 15,039 miles

Front TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHING

Fail 21 Sep 2023 15,039 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHING

Pass 21 Sep 2022 14,383 miles

BOTH BRAKES JUST PULLING UP

ENGINE / GEARBOX LEAK

HEAVY CORROSION TO EXHAUST

Pass 21 Sep 2021 12,965 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 12,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 11,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 11,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,039 miles

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

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

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

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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P29 VWL is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P29 VWL, 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 P29 VWL registered?

P29 VWL is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P29 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 VWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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