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P795 MVT

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

603 mi
Last recorded603 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 MVT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 18,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 18,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 18,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 18,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,898 miles

Handlebar/headlamp cover loose.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 17,898 miles

Handlebar/headlamp cover loose.

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,989 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 17,989 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,661 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 16,661 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,290 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,833 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 15,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,833 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 15,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,238 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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P795 MVT is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P795 MVT, 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 P795 MVT registered?

P795 MVT is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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