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T518 JOL

1999 Piaggio T5 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,652 mi
Last recorded13,652 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T5 12510,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 JOL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 13,652 miles

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear shock area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine Oily

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg shield area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Kick start rubber missing

Pass 19 Aug 2024 13,511 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leg shield area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear mudguard and top shock mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine Oily

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Kickstart rubber worn

Offside Rear bubble chrome cover lock nut missing

Pass 24 Aug 2023 13,264 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front leg shield area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear mudguard/shock top mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine oily.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 12,646 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Leg shield/frame area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear shock area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Stiff, advise attention. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,583 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Leg shield area. Advise attention. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect, stiff. Advise attention.

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mudguard/rear shock area. Advise attention. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 12,580 miles

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 12,561 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of frame around top of rear shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight bind on front brake

Pass 23 Feb 2017 12,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,411 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,026 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,238 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 11,238 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 10,874 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 10,874 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 9,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 8,413 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 8,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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T518 JOL is a 1999 Piaggio T5 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 10,229 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T518 JOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T518 JOL registered?

T518 JOL is a 1999 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T518 JOL safe to buy?

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