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P493 KKE

1997 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,891 mi
Last recorded36,891 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 KKE
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 36,891 miles

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 35,047 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 34,287 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 34,279 miles

All direction indicators not working all not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced low main (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 34,234 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 33,151 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 31,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,339 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,285 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 26,285 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 26,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,685 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 24,671 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 22,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,851 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

small interaction horn to stop light

Fail 22 May 2012 20,824 miles

Offside Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 18,841 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 18,567 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,631 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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P493 KKE is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P493 KKE, 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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P493 KKE is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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