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N273 PDG

1996 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,282 mi
Last recorded27,282 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 PDG
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,282 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 26,146 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,326 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,628 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 22,619 miles

Front Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,615 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 21,604 miles

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

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,011 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 16,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 May 2006 14,010 miles

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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N273 PDG is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N273 PDG, 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 N273 PDG registered?

N273 PDG is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N273 PDG safe to buy?

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