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S129 MBT

1999 Piaggio T5

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

2,792 mi
Last recorded2,792 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 MBT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 2,792 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 2,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 2,511 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight perish but no movement (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 May 2024 2,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight perish but no movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 2,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 2,385 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 2,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 1,797 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 1,755 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 1,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 1,278 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 109 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 11,323 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 6,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 6,917 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 6,917 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 6,768 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 6,767 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,194 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 6,192 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

front brake noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2007 4,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 3,853 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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S129 MBT is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 9,865 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 S129 MBT, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S129 MBT registered?

S129 MBT is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S129 MBT safe to buy?

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