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P940 SUV

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,313 mi
Last recorded2,313 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 SUV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 2,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 1,307 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 1,213 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 992 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 79 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 153 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,188 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,789 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 39,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,253 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 39,251 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 39,234 miles

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front tyre lightly rubbinr fork cover

No plate deteriorated

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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P940 SUV is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P940 SUV, 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 P940 SUV registered?

P940 SUV is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P940 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 SUV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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