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P285 FOH

1996 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

7,620 mi
Last recorded7,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 FOH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 7,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 6,969 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 6,931 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 6,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 6,870 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 6,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 6,767 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 6,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 6,686 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 6,682 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 6,401 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 6,401 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 6,266 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 6,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 6,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 5,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 5,538 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 4,876 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 4,876 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 4,161 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 4,161 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,458 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2010 2,384 miles

throttle and clutch cable operation slightly stiff

Pass 29 Aug 2009 2,296 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2008 2,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 1,895 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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P285 FOH is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P285 FOH, 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

How do I check the history of P285 FOH?

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What year was P285 FOH registered?

P285 FOH is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P285 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 FOH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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