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P551 OAK

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 OAK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 6 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 31,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Small oil Leak

Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,986 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 33,986 miles

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 33,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 33,985 miles

All direction indicators not working non runner (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working non runner (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases non runner (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected cable semi seized (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working non runner (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested non runner (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working non runner (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working non runner (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,963 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 33,963 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,624 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 30,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 30,852 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

frame number has been ground off logged on from reg document

Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,168 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

frame showing signs of corrosion

rear tyre very low on pressure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,278 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 15,141 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 14,874 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 14,426 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 14,426 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,296 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 10,295 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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P551 OAK is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P551 OAK, 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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P551 OAK is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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