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P81 WGH

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,621 mi
Last recorded26,621 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 WGH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 26,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 26,620 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 26,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 26,620 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 26,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,632 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 22,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 22,122 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,122 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,122 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 22,122 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,488 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,854 miles

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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P81 WGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P81 WGH, 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 P81 WGH registered?

P81 WGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P81 WGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 WGH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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