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P538 PPU

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,561 mi
Last recorded34,561 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 PPU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,561 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 34,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre under inflated

Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 11 Jul 2024 33,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 32,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,543 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 24,410 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,470 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,739 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 19,739 miles

Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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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P538 PPU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P538 PPU, 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 P538 PPU registered?

P538 PPU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P538 PPU safe to buy?

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