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N5 VES

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,794 mi
Last recorded19,794 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 VES
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 19,794 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 18,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 18,304 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 17,536 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 17,168 miles

Side crash bars fitted preventing N/s and O/s, side panel removal.

Fail 3 May 2014 17,168 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Side crash bars fitted preventing N/s and O/s, side panel removal.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,684 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 16,684 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,544 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 15,532 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,393 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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N5 VES is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N5 VES, 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 N5 VES registered?

N5 VES is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N5 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 VES shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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