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DK03 ETU

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 12511,658 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ETU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Mirrors are missing

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 17,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 17,076 miles

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

headlamp has no beam image

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,789 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 14,789 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,035 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 10,032 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,876 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 9,876 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 9,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2008 9,750 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 ETU is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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