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N226 YRB

1996 Piaggio T5

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,398 mi
Last recorded22,398 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 YRB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 22,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 20,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 19,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 18,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,366 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 17,364 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 17,204 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 17,195 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Jan 2014 16,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,543 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,472 miles

number plate has sticker placed between lettering

Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 12,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,581 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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N226 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N226 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 N226 YRB registered?

N226 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N226 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 YRB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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