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P976 VGD

1997 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,729 mi
Last recorded5,729 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 VGD
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 5,729 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 5,718 miles

Headlamp aim not tested unable to run machine to test headlight aim,as machine is jumping into gear when moved,dangerous (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel cable has snapped/unable to operate front brake lever (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front ignition switch not operating correctly, does not turn the machine off/ machine has no kill switch

Front machine jumping into gear when moved,dangerous to ride

Rear machine has an oil leak/oil at rear of machine,it has covered the rear wheel/tyre in oil

Pass 12 Jun 2020 5,645 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 5,640 miles

Front Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel front tyre fitted incorrectly to rear or vehicle (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2011 5,636 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,473 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 5,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 4,593 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P976 VGD is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P976 VGD, 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 P976 VGD registered?

P976 VGD is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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