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M291 KNP

1994 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,288 mi
Last recorded14,288 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Piaggio T511,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 KNP
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 14,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 14,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 14,031 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 14,031 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 13,613 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 13,613 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 13,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 13,604 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement IN CONTACT WITH EXHAUST (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

OIL LEAKING ON REAR TYRE

Pass 19 Apr 2021 21,315 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 21,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 12,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 12,558 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 12,558 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,558 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,558 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 12,558 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 12,558 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,323 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 9,705 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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M291 KNP is a 1994 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M291 KNP, 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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M291 KNP is a 1994 Piaggio T5, first registered on 13 August 1994.

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