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P781 XAD

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,370 mi
Last recorded7,370 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 XAD
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 7,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,049 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,672 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 3,209 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 1,882 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 1,882 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 1,882 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 1,882 miles

Front Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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P781 XAD is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P781 XAD, 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 P781 XAD registered?

P781 XAD is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P781 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 XAD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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