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P842 MLA

1996 Piaggio T5 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,330 mi
Last recorded8,330 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T5 12514,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 MLA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 8,330 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 8,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 8,221 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 8,221 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 8,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,218 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 8,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 7,965 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,594 miles

nip up mirror bracket bolts

nip up rear axle nut and re pin to next hole

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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P842 MLA is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125 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 1996 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 14,578 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P842 MLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P842 MLA registered?

P842 MLA is a 1996 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P842 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 MLA 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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