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N242 PUW

1996 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

741 mi
Last recorded741 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 PUW
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 741 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 731 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear light goes out when brake light is operated. (4.2.3 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 21,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 19,527 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 19,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,472 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 19,472 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 19,472 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,823 miles

No front brake light switch fitted from factory

Fail 31 Jul 2014 16,690 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,690 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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N242 PUW is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N242 PUW, 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 N242 PUW registered?

N242 PUW is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is N242 PUW safe to buy?

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