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P701 FRS

2008 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,095 mi
Last recorded11,095 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 FRS
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 11,095 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 11,095 miles

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

slight rotational noise front wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2021 10,401 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 10,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 9,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 8,167 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 8,167 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 7,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 6,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 6,155 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,239 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front rear tyer perished no cordes exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,703 miles

frame rusty

tyre side wall starting to split front and rear

under seat rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2008 4,703 miles

Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

frame rusty

tyre side wall starting to split front and rear

under seat rusty

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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P701 FRS is a 2008 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P701 FRS, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio T5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P701 FRS registered?

P701 FRS is a 2008 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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The MOT history for P701 FRS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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