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P83 ERC

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,382 mi
Last recorded16,382 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 ERC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 16,382 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre approx 2mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 16,382 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 16,382 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre starting to get low in the center. approx. 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 16,382 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel No reserve travel on front brake. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel hub excessively damaged Rear wheel has metal brackets attached which are fouling bodywork and fittings. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre low in center. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 16,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 May 2018 16,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,825 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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P83 ERC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P83 ERC, 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 P83 ERC registered?

P83 ERC is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P83 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 ERC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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