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V59 JFM

1999 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,278 mi
Last recorded30,278 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 JFM
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 30,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 30,093 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 30,093 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 29,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 28,014 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 28,014 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 25,436 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,603 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

frame slightly corroded

rear brake pedal sticking slightly. Greased and freed off during test

Pass 12 Jan 2013 22,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,846 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 12,846 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)

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

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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V59 JFM is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V59 JFM, 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 V59 JFM registered?

V59 JFM is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V59 JFM safe to buy?

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