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P541 RUW

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 RUW
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 2 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2019 1 miles

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2018 114 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2017 11,410 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 4,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 2,788 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 2,788 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 1,779 miles

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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P541 RUW is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P541 RUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P541 RUW registered?

P541 RUW is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P541 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P541 RUW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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