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P955 RYK

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

8,912 mi
Last recorded8,912 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 RYK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 8,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 8,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 8,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 8,855 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 8,819 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,701 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 8,520 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2017 8,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 8,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 8,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 8,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 8,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 8,307 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 8,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 8,084 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 8,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 11,528 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,025 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 11,025 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,400 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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P955 RYK is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P955 RYK, 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 P955 RYK registered?

P955 RYK is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P955 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P955 RYK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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