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P549 RYE

1996 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,355 mi
Last recorded21,355 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 RYE
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 21,355 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 19,385 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR PLATE CRACKED

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 18,915 miles

Exhaust slightly loose REAR PART (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 18,904 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose REAR PART (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

OIL LEAK AROUND REAR DRUM

Pass 6 Apr 2023 17,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 16,515 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 16,416 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 16,416 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 16,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 16,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,843 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 15,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,209 miles

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

number plate too small

Pass 28 May 2011 14,012 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 14,012 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 May 2010 12,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,143 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,627 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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P549 RYE is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P549 RYE, 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 P549 RYE registered?

P549 RYE is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P549 RYE safe to buy?

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