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DK03 ETL

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,105 mi
Last recorded11,105 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 12511,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ETL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,105 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 11,105 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,065 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 9,065 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,642 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 7,642 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

airbox loose

Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,588 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 125?

Based on 12,462 MOT tests across 2,869 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
818
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 350
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 216
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 200
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 197
suspension bush has excessive free play 181
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DK03 ETL is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 11,658 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 Typhoon 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK03 ETL is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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