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T55 VPA

1999 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,117 mi
Last recorded13,117 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 VPA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 13,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 6,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 12,500 miles

No brake light switch fitted to rear brake pedal (Standard from factory)

Fail 14 Sep 2023 12,497 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect no discernible beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

No brake light switch fitted to rear brake pedal (Standard from factory)

Pass 2 Sep 2022 347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No rear brake lamp switch fitted as standard

Pass 13 Sep 2021 11,426 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 11,426 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp severely affected by indicators (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light severely affected by operation of indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 9,885 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 9,882 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2017 6,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 5,525 miles

Full VIN is VNX5T0041303

Fail 9 Jul 2015 5,521 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Brake rod excessively damaged (3.2.A1c) DANGEROUS

Full VIN is VNX5T0041303

No Mirrors are fitted

Speedo is not secured

Fail 27 Apr 2007 5,504 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 May 2006 5,095 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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T55 VPA is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T55 VPA, 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 T55 VPA registered?

T55 VPA is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is T55 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 VPA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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