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C699 XLO

1986 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,044 mi
Last recorded39,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Piaggio T516,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC699 XLO
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 39,044 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 39,032 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing evidence of rubbing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 39,032 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by rear position lamp (bulb fitted incorrectly) (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing evidence of rubbing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 38,473 miles

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

slight oil leak evident from engine

Fail 30 May 2023 38,473 miles

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

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

slight oil leak evident from engine

Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 37,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 34,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,513 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,910 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 32,426 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,757 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 31,721 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,134 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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C699 XLO is a 1986 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 16,891 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 C699 XLO, 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 40 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C699 XLO registered?

C699 XLO is a 1986 Piaggio T5, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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