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P843 XGE

1997 Piaggio T5

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,926 mi
Last recorded9,926 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 XGE
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 9,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 9,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 9,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 9,515 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 9,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 9,350 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 bolts missing/middle part of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 8,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 8,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 8,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 7,976 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,857 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,801 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 7,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 7,546 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 7,546 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

none compliant rear light fitted at time of test

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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P843 XGE is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P843 XGE, 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 P843 XGE registered?

P843 XGE is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P843 XGE safe to buy?

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