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P571 TBE

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,584 mi
Last recorded9,584 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 TBE
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 9,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 9,584 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 9,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 9,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 9,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 9,310 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 9,303 miles

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

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 9,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 9,303 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 9,303 miles

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

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,977 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 7,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 4,748 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 4,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 4,045 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 3,933 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 3,427 miles

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

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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P571 TBE is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P571 TBE, 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.

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What year was P571 TBE registered?

P571 TBE is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P571 TBE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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