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P452 SDM

1997 Piaggio T5

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,940 mi
Last recorded23,940 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 SDM
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 23,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 20,354 miles

front wheel bearing has slight play

top shocker bush has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2013 17,365 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 17,365 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 May 2012 13,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,769 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 7,769 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

crash bars need securing n/s o/s

Pass 16 Jan 2010 4,248 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 3,939 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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P452 SDM is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Yellow 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 P452 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 P452 SDM registered?

P452 SDM is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P452 SDM safe to buy?

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