MOT Status
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6 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
frame showing signs of corrosion
rear tyre very low on pressure
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
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.
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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.
Is P551 OAK safe to buy?
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