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P539 RYE

1996 Piaggio T5 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,742 mi
Last recorded27,742 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T5 12514,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 RYE
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 27,742 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 27,376 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 27,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 11,273 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 33,781 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,780 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,425 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,950 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,149 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,149 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,138 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,031 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,343 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,160 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 22,160 miles

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 21,699 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 21,692 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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P539 RYE is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 14,578 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P539 RYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P539 RYE is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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