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D501 FDL

1987 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,433 mi
Last recorded32,433 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Piaggio T520,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD501 FDL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 32,433 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 28,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 28,646 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 28,642 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,708 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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D501 FDL is a 1987 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D501 FDL, 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 D501 FDL registered?

D501 FDL is a 1987 Piaggio T5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D501 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D501 FDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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