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P845 OLF

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

1,410 mi
Last recorded1,410 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 OLF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 1,410 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 4 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,891 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,445 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 44,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,628 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 43,582 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,557 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 41,368 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,307 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 41,307 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,161 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 40,161 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,023 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 39,023 miles

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)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,901 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,476 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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P845 OLF is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P845 OLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P845 OLF registered?

P845 OLF is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P845 OLF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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