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P851 OLF

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,765 mi
Last recorded17,765 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 OLF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 17,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 17,765 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 17,765 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 16,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 15,739 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 15,728 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 14,628 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 14,628 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 12,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,828 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,198 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 6,995 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 4,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 3,277 miles

Surface corrosion on silencer

Pass 17 Mar 2009 3,248 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 3,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 3,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 3,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 2,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 2,870 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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P851 OLF is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P851 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.

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What year was P851 OLF registered?

P851 OLF is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P851 OLF safe to buy?

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