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S517 BDL

1999 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,865 mi
Last recorded23,865 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 BDL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 23,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 23,865 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,865 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,221 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 23,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010
Fail 9 Mar 2010 18,197 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,757 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,163 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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S517 BDL is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S517 BDL, 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 S517 BDL registered?

S517 BDL is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S517 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 BDL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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