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P893 BJT

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,877 mi
Last recorded14,877 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 BJT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,463 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,826 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 13,808 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

headbearings sounding dry

Pass 12 Jul 2008 12,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,980 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 10,980 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 9,266 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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P893 BJT is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P893 BJT, 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 P893 BJT registered?

P893 BJT is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P893 BJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P893 BJT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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