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P399 SHG

1996 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,273 mi
Last recorded20,273 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 SHG
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 20,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 19,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 19,052 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,824 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 17,770 miles

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

Riders seat slightly loose bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 17,770 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Riders seat slightly loose bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 17,689 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 17,689 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 17,461 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 27 May 2017 17,461 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 26 May 2016 17,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,892 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 16,899 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 16,345 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2011 14,891 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 14,884 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,753 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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P399 SHG is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P399 SHG, 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 P399 SHG registered?

P399 SHG is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P399 SHG safe to buy?

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