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P752 RUU

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,261 mi
Last recorded42,261 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 RUU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 42,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,115 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 42,115 miles

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

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 42,113 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,755 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 41,739 miles

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 40,120 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 36,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,573 miles

front wheel bearing noisey

play noted in front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,892 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,908 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,671 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,465 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 23,465 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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P752 RUU is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P752 RUU, 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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P752 RUU is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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