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T871 OWG

1999 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,334 mi
Last recorded36,334 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT871 OWG
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 36,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,575 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 33,575 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,422 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,741 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,949 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,610 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 21,581 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,632 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 20,632 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 17,782 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 17,782 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,456 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 14,432 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 11,714 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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T871 OWG is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T871 OWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T871 OWG registered?

T871 OWG is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T871 OWG safe to buy?

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