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HW02 EXP

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,037 mi
Last recorded34,037 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 12511,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 EXP
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 34,037 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 34,037 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 31,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 30,917 miles

Forks slightly corroded Fork seals slightly leaking due to corrosion on forks (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre wall has cracks on both side, related to age

Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,394 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 30,373 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre cuts/tears not to cords

Pass 28 May 2011 27,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 26,182 miles

Front engine mounting bushes slight wear

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 26,011 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 26,011 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,016 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

handlebars very slightly out of alighn with front wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,888 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 21,764 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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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HW02 EXP is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 11,011 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 HW02 EXP, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW02 EXP is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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