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M157 TYC

1994 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

14,384 mi
Last recorded14,384 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Piaggio T511,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 TYC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 14,384 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 14,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 14,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 14,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 14,366 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 14,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 14,364 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 14,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,364 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 14,364 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 13,846 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,943 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 12,943 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2013 11,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 10,394 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 10,394 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 10,394 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 May 2011 8,988 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 7,707 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 7,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,682 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 7,682 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 6,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 6,715 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 4,991 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2006 4,991 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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M157 TYC is a 1994 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M157 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M157 TYC registered?

M157 TYC is a 1994 Piaggio T5, first registered on 10 November 1994.

Is M157 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M157 TYC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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