MOT Status
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21,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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