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J379 LCK

1992 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,416 mi
Last recorded42,416 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Piaggio T511,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ379 LCK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 42,416 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 40,761 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 40,751 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,793 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,978 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,799 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 32,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2013 30,692 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 30,689 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,018 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 29,018 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,564 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 28,564 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,391 miles

Outer Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 27,391 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Outer Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,951 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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J379 LCK is a 1992 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1992 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 11,235 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 J379 LCK, 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 34 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J379 LCK is a 1992 Piaggio T5, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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