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N217 YRB

1996 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,374 mi
Last recorded26,374 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 YRB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,374 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 26,374 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,374 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 26,374 miles

Centre Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

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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N217 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 12,106 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 N217 YRB, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N217 YRB registered?

N217 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N217 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 YRB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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