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T503 JKU

1999 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,805 mi
Last recorded29,805 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 JKU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 29,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 29,403 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 29,389 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,607 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 27,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high pattern poor (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,930 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 19,926 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,311 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 13,309 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,417 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 11,387 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,832 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 8,961 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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T503 JKU is a 1999 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 1999 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 9,865 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 T503 JKU, 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 27 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 T503 JKU registered?

T503 JKU is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 14 March 1999.

Is T503 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T503 JKU 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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