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P546 XGH

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,654 mi
Last recorded10,654 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 XGH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 10,654 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 10,641 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 10,625 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 10,594 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,542 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 10,482 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,127 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 9,993 miles

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 9,993 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 9,993 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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P546 XGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P546 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P546 XGH registered?

P546 XGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 24 July 1997.

Is P546 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P546 XGH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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