MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear pillion seat rack slightly insecure
Seat locking mechanisim not working correctly
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
no way of tuning of engine
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMX 271X is a 2003 Piaggio T5 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 19,787 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 VMX 271X, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VMX 271X registered?
VMX 271X is a 2003 Piaggio T5, first registered on 2 December 2003.
Is VMX 271X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMX 271X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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