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P230 CAL

1996 Piaggio T5

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

10,286 mi
Last recorded10,286 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 CAL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 10,286 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 9,834 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 9,834 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 9,317 miles

Slight oil leak on to rear wheel.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 9,317 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak on to rear wheel.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 9,234 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 9,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 9,086 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 9,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 9,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 8,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 8,790 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 8,602 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 8,522 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 8,522 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 May 2014 8,476 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 8,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 8,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 8,227 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 8,170 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 8,030 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

slight movement in engine mountings.

Fail 7 May 2010 8,030 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

slight movement in engine mountings.

Fail 11 May 2009 7,845 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2009 7,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 7,606 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 May 2008 7,584 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,486 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 7,486 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 7,217 miles

slight notchiness in head bearings

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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P230 CAL is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P230 CAL, 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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P230 CAL is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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