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N306 DSX

1996 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,314 mi
Last recorded24,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 DSX
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 24,314 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 23,904 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 23,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 22,645 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 21,707 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2020 21,707 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering stub axle linkage excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 21,167 miles

Central Lower oil tank is leaking

Fail 21 Sep 2019 21,167 miles

Central Lower oil tank is leaking

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated clutch lever end broken and left very sharp(could cause injury) (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,313 miles

Clutch lever shortened clutch lever damaged (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 9 May 2018 20,313 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. suspension unit seized solid,no damping whatsoever. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. clutch lever damaged (6.2.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 18,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,965 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 17,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,932 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 15,932 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

low effort front brake

Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,612 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 13,612 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

headset slightly misaligned

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,002 miles

sidewall cracking on both tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,943 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 9,943 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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N306 DSX is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N306 DSX, 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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N306 DSX is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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