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P946 SHX

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,813 mi
Last recorded16,813 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 SHX
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 16,813 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 16,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 8,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 56,027 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019
Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,510 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 50,510 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,893 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 40,597 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,882 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 27,891 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 16,250 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 16,250 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 15,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,253 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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P946 SHX is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P946 SHX, 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 P946 SHX registered?

P946 SHX is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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