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P859 COD

1997 Piaggio T5

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,285 mi
Last recorded34,285 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 COD
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 34,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 33,038 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,800 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 31,603 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 31,603 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,864 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 30,721 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 May 2013 30,721 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,719 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 30,715 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,911 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 8,643 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 8,643 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 8,634 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 12 May 2008 8,643 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,643 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 8,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P859 COD is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P859 COD, 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 P859 COD registered?

P859 COD is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 23 February 1997.

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