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L638 GBV

1994 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,079 mi
Last recorded12,079 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Piaggio T511,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 GBV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 12,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 11,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 11,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,730 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 11,715 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 11,715 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 11,462 miles

rear wheel has slight float but stil tight

Pass 31 May 2011 11,040 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 11,040 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,865 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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L638 GBV is a 1994 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 11,887 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 L638 GBV, 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 32 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L638 GBV registered?

L638 GBV is a 1994 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L638 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L638 GBV shows 10 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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