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P378 LSF

1996 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,631 mi
Last recorded32,631 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 LSF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 32,631 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 32,631 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced Stop lamp bulb and position lamp bulbs in incorrect places. Swapped bulbs around (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 31,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 28,747 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached shocker mount has split shocker jammed against body dangerous to ride (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 28,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 27,977 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 27,977 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,680 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 24,210 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,939 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 18,939 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,561 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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P378 LSF is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 12,106 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 P378 LSF, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P378 LSF registered?

P378 LSF is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P378 LSF safe to buy?

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