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M481 GKH

1994 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,929 mi
Last recorded16,929 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Piaggio T511,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 GKH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 16,929 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 11,840 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 11,809 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 11,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 9,683 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 9,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 8,386 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE/HUB

Fail 4 Jul 2020 8,384 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE/HUB

Pass 31 May 2019 6,538 miles

MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL NOT WORKING

Rear Footrest slightly loose CORROSION ON REAR FLOOR BOARDS (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY AT REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 6,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL NOT WORKING

Rear Footrest slightly loose CORROSION ON REAR FLOOR BOARDS (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY AT REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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M481 GKH is a 1994 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M481 GKH, 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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M481 GKH is a 1994 Piaggio T5, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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