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V47 MVX

1999 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,915 mi
Last recorded2,915 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 MVX
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 2,915 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 2,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 2,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 2,735 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 7,198 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 7,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 6,573 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2009 11,630 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 May 2009 11,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,373 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,370 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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V47 MVX is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V47 MVX, 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 V47 MVX registered?

V47 MVX is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V47 MVX safe to buy?

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