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P459 OVM

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,575 mi
Last recorded32,575 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 OVM
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 32,575 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 31,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,466 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 28,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,272 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,806 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 23,806 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 21,628 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,586 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 12,836 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 9,988 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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P459 OVM is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P459 OVM, 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 P459 OVM registered?

P459 OVM is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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