Piaggio T5 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.6 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Piaggio T5 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning18.0%

   11 occurrences

2. 2.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED13.1%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.A lamp missing or inoperative13.1%

   8 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.5%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.2%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall6.6%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.6%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Headlamp aim unable to be tested4.9%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.9%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.A wheel bearing excessively rough4.9%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements4.9%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A rider’s seat missing or insecure4.9%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Piaggio T5 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play7.1%

   59 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.0%

   25 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted1.9%

   16 tests

4. 4.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play1.8%

   15 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.8%

   15 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.6%

   13 tests

7. 7.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced1.3%

   11 tests

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.1%

   9 tests

What gets tested

The T5 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

14,434

Test classes

class 1: 823 · class 2: 13

Compare within the range

Other Piaggio motorcycles

• Piaggio Vespa86.8%
• Piaggio ZIP76.2% raw
• Piaggio Liberty 12576.3% raw
• Piaggio PX 125 (vespa)85.7% raw
• Piaggio PX 200 E90.6% raw
• Piaggio FLY79.6% raw
• All Piaggio motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Piaggio T5?

89.1% unadjusted, from 836 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Piaggio T5 fail its MOT on?

"A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 18.0% of failed Piaggio T5 tests, followed by "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" (13.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Piaggio T5 usually have at its MOT?

14,434 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.