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N231 YRB

1996 Piaggio T5

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,383 mi
Last recorded3,383 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 YRB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 3,383 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative left and right (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 2,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 1,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 1,877 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 1,877 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 1,839 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 781 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 176 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 28,842 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,842 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 28,275 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 28,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 28,211 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,272 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 27,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,924 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 25,924 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,903 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 23,903 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,168 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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N231 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N231 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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N231 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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