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D121 BSA

1987 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,592 mi
Last recorded69,592 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Piaggio T520,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 BSA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 68,729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,857 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 67,857 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 67,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 66,120 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high cut off on wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 64,984 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 64,984 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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D121 BSA is a 1987 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,460 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 D121 BSA, 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 39 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D121 BSA registered?

D121 BSA is a 1987 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is D121 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D121 BSA 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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