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P704 YTT

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,491 mi
Last recorded21,491 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 YTT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 21,491 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 21,324 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 21,041 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 20,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,797 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,475 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Roller brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Mar 2016 18,475 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake lever (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Roller brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,290 miles

Front suspension arm lower bush has slight free play

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,747 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,834 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 14,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front and rear tyre sidewall decoration separating from tyre. Tyre structure un-affected.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 13,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 13,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 13,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 13,570 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,144 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 12,144 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,046 miles

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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P704 YTT is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P704 YTT, 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 P704 YTT registered?

P704 YTT is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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