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N253 PUW

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,476 mi
Last recorded16,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 PUW
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 16,476 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 16,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 16,395 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 16,395 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,395 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 16,395 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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N253 PUW is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N253 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 N253 PUW registered?

N253 PUW is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N253 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 PUW shows 9 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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