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P296 SGF

1996 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15 mi
Last recorded15 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio T512,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 SGF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 15 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 15 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021
Pass 15 Oct 2020
Pass 28 Sep 2019 15,002 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 15,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 12,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,686 miles

poor h/lamp beam pattern

silencer very low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 9,567 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 9,567 miles

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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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P296 SGF is a 1996 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P296 SGF, 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 P296 SGF registered?

P296 SGF is a 1996 Piaggio T5, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P296 SGF safe to buy?

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