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T685 CFM

1999 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,385 mi
Last recorded20,385 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 CFM
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 20,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 19,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 17,888 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 17,875 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 16,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 12,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 12,212 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 12,212 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released neither front or rear brake lights work. (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle is sticking and not returning when released (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 10,142 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 10,142 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 10,142 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,142 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 9,144 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 7,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 5,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 5,128 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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T685 CFM is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T685 CFM, 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.

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What year was T685 CFM registered?

T685 CFM is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T685 CFM safe to buy?

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