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N550 KWU

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,119 mi
Last recorded16,119 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 KWU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 16,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 15,611 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 15,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 15,057 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 15,017 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,645 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 14,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,871 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 13,813 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 13,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 13,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,744 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,054 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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N550 KWU is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N550 KWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N550 KWU registered?

N550 KWU is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N550 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N550 KWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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