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P978 LFM

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,249 mi
Last recorded15,249 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 LFM
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 15,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 15,143 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 14,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,144 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 10,970 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 10,970 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 7,447 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 7,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,075 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,920 miles

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,383 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 628,112 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 6,281 miles

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

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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P978 LFM is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P978 LFM, 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 P978 LFM registered?

P978 LFM is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P978 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 LFM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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