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N492 MGT

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,039 mi
Last recorded11,039 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 MGT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 11,039 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 11,036 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,782 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 10,280 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,372 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 10,369 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,078 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 10,078 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 8,223 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,018 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 5,228 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 5,227 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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N492 MGT is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N492 MGT, 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 N492 MGT registered?

N492 MGT is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N492 MGT safe to buy?

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