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P729 MLU

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,804 mi
Last recorded5,804 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 MLU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 5,804 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 5,804 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 4,644 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 3,684 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 3,684 miles

Front Headlamp insecure locating screw missing (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 3,684 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 3,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 3,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 7 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 7 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 18,957 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 18,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 16,342 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 16,342 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 16,314 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 16,314 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2008 16,184 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 15,544 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 15,544 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,776 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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P729 MLU is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P729 MLU, 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 P729 MLU registered?

P729 MLU is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P729 MLU safe to buy?

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