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V839 GAG

1999 Piaggio T5 125

Gold Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

28,490 mi
Last recorded28,490 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T5 12510,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 GAG
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 28,490 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 28,481 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 28,481 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 28,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 28,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 28,248 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 28,248 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,410 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 27,410 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,118 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp mask converter fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,783 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 24,783 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,581 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 24,562 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,124 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 23,124 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 28 May 2010 21,949 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 21,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 21,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,936 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 19,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,634 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 17,967 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 17,967 miles

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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V839 GAG is a 1999 Piaggio T5 125 in Gold with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V839 GAG, 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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V839 GAG is a 1999 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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