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P736 DSS

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,514 mi
Last recorded14,514 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 DSS
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 14,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 14,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 13,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 13,655 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 13,641 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 12,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 11,788 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 11,772 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 11,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,702 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 9,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 9,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,021 miles

rear tyre perished no cords exposed

Fail 3 Sep 2010 8,871 miles

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

rear tyre perished no cords exposed

Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 7,321 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 7,299 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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P736 DSS is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 12,130 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 P736 DSS, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P736 DSS registered?

P736 DSS is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P736 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P736 DSS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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