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P443 SDM

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,887 mi
Last recorded17,887 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 SDM
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,887 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 17,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,228 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 17,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,225 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 17,225 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,544 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 15,540 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 14,623 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 12,866 miles

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

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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P443 SDM is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P443 SDM, 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 P443 SDM registered?

P443 SDM is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P443 SDM safe to buy?

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