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P537 XGH

1997 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 XGH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026

Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 21 May 2026

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all lights masked attime of test

Fail 25 Apr 2026

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 2 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 2 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 2 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 2 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage locking device missing steering stops not working correctly (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 10,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,093 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 7,075 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 7,075 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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P537 XGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P537 XGH, 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 P537 XGH registered?

P537 XGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P537 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 XGH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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