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N221 XAU

1996 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,447 mi
Last recorded3,447 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 XAU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 3,447 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 2,745 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 2,733 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 2,733 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Rear Break sticking on / not releasing (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Tyre tread not clearly visible Both front and rear tyres below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 2,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 2,387 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 2,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 2,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 9 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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N221 XAU is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N221 XAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N221 XAU registered?

N221 XAU is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N221 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 XAU 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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