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C256 RBV

2011 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33 mi
Last recorded33 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio T527,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC256 RBV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 33 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 21,901 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 21,901 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 21,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,900 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 21,900 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 21,900 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,869 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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C256 RBV is a 2011 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 27,262 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 C256 RBV, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio T5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C256 RBV registered?

C256 RBV is a 2011 Piaggio T5, first registered on 18 February 2011.

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