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P520 GSP

1996 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,475 mi
Last recorded9,475 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 GSP
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 9,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 9,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 8,812 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 7,824 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Jul 2019 7,820 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight flashing when left hand indicator on (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light flashing when left hand indicator on (4.2.3 (b))

Riders seat insecure doesnt lock in position (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2018 7,275 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 6,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 5,866 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 5,857 miles

Offside Front Built up wheel has a loose bolt/s threads not through nuts fully (4.2.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 4,833 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 4,799 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 4,333 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 3,456 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 3,030 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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P520 GSP is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P520 GSP, 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 P520 GSP registered?

P520 GSP is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P520 GSP safe to buy?

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