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P987 PFS

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,346 mi
Last recorded21,346 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 PFS
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 21,346 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 21,346 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2025 20,726 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 19,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 18,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 17,534 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 16,770 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 16,770 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 15,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 13,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 11,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 8,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 8,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 8,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 7,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,864 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,197 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 18,586 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,294 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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P987 PFS is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P987 PFS, 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 P987 PFS registered?

P987 PFS is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P987 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 PFS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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