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N228 YRB

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,995 mi
Last recorded6,995 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 YRB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 6,995 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 6,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 6,973 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar right hand grip loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2013 6,903 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 May 2013 6,896 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 6,797 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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N228 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N228 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 N228 YRB registered?

N228 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N228 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N228 YRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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