MOT Status
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17,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy steering excessively stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
slight oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (Very close to limit ) (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Headlamp aim not tested due to blown bulb (1.6)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
slight oil leak
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall visible.
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)
Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T138 PVU is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 T138 PVU, 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 T138 PVU registered?
T138 PVU is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 2 August 1999.
Is T138 PVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for T138 PVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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