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P618 DAJ

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,063 mi
Last recorded24,063 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 DAJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 24,063 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 24,063 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 23,626 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 23,586 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working back right hand flasher not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 23,544 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 23,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 4,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 578 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 578 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 567 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 567 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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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P618 DAJ is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P618 DAJ, 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 P618 DAJ registered?

P618 DAJ is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P618 DAJ safe to buy?

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