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S557 ETO

1999 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,470 mi
Last recorded9,470 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 ETO
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 9,470 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 9,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 9,429 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of legshield (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2019 9,429 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of legshield (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 22,917 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside of legshield (6.1.1a)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,750 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 May 2015 22,437 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 22,437 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 22,117 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 21,317 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake cable worn and reqs adjustment asap

Pass 7 May 2013 21,317 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

rear brake cable worn and reqs adjustment asap

Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,373 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 19,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 16,788 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,788 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 15,851 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,447 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 13,399 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 9,789 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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S557 ETO is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S557 ETO, 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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S557 ETO is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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