Piaggio T5

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 124 cc

T55 VPAMOT history

T55 VPA is a grey petrol Piaggio T5 first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 13,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
13,117 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
T5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VPA was last recorded at 13,117 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 6,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2022: 347 miles, lower than 11,426 miles on 13 Sept 2021.
  • 13 Sept 2024: 6,800 miles, lower than 12,500 miles on 19 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
6,800 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,317 miles
Average per year
414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 13,117 miles
  • 2024 – 6,800 miles
  • 2023 – 12,500 miles
  • 2022 – 347 miles
  • 2021 – 11,426 miles
  • 2019 – 9,885 miles
  • 2017 – 6,704 miles
  • 2015 – 5,525 miles
  • 2007 – 5,504 miles
  • 2006 – 5,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,117 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • No brake light switch fitted to rear brake pedal (Standard from factory)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,117 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    13,117 miles
    Test number
    976913672752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass6,800 miles (-5,700)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    6,800 miles
    Test number
    645029429438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass12,500 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    12,500 miles
    Test number
    502388274485
    • AdvisoryNo brake light switch fitted to rear brake pedal (Standard from factory)

  4. Fail12,497 miles (+12,150)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,497 miles
    Test number
    594875386045
    • MajorCentral Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect no discernible beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo brake light switch fitted to rear brake pedal (Standard from factory)

  5. Pass347 miles (-11,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    347 miles
    Test number
    486763552693
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo rear brake lamp switch fitted as standard

  6. Pass11,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    11,426 miles
    Test number
    813629722149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail11,426 miles (+1,541)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,426 miles
    Test number
    753470522388
    • MajorCentral Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp severely affected by indicators (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light severely affected by operation of indicators (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass9,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    9,885 miles
    Test number
    814544305622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail9,882 miles (+3,178)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,882 miles
    Test number
    871657758299
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass6,704 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    6,704 miles
    Test number
    426380264843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass5,525 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    5,525 miles
    Test number
    925065095135
    • NoteFull VIN is VNX5T0041303

  12. Fail5,521 miles (+17)1 dangerous5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,521 miles
    Test number
    326080395110
    • DangerousBrake rod excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)
    • FailureBrake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • NoteFull VIN is VNX5T0041303
    • NoteNo Mirrors are fitted
    • NoteSpeedo is not secured

  13. Fail5,504 miles (+409)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,504 miles
    Test number
    264327117492
    • FailureCentre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  14. Pass5,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    5,095 miles
    Test number
    701192226125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 VPA

Does T55 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 VPA expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 VPA?
The MOT on T55 VPA expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 VPA done?
T55 VPA was recorded at 13,117 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 414 miles a year.
Has T55 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VPA has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 VPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 VPA find?
T55 VPA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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