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P869 AFJ

1996 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

14,130 mi
Last recorded14,130 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 AFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 14,130 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 14,130 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 14,082 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 14,078 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 13,982 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 13,281 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2023 13,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 12,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 12,244 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 12,244 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,244 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 12,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel adjusted (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel adjusted (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 12,244 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 12,244 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 12,244 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,244 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 12,085 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,085 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,684 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 11,684 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,616 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 8,353 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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P869 AFJ is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 12,106 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 P869 AFJ, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P869 AFJ registered?

P869 AFJ is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P869 AFJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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