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P79 RGK

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,467 mi
Last recorded23,467 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 RGK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 23,467 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members pivot arm (2.3.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,115 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 22,115 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 10,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 19,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,228 miles

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

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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P79 RGK is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P79 RGK, 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 P79 RGK registered?

P79 RGK is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P79 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 RGK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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