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V38 FEL

1999 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,263 mi
Last recorded26,263 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 FEL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2024 26,263 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,660 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 19 Sep 2017 25,660 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,234 miles

headlight pattern weak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 25,233 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,147 miles

headlight pattern weak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,821 miles

headlight pattern weak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 21,820 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

headlight pattern weak

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 22 May 2013 19,070 miles

rear brake travel

Fail 20 May 2013 19,068 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perished and splitting

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

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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V38 FEL is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V38 FEL, 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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V38 FEL is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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