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P144 XUH

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,176 mi
Last recorded12,176 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 XUH
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 12,176 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 12,176 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 10,226 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 10,196 miles

Front tyre perished

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

Rear tyre perished

Throttle action stiff but returns freely

Pass 26 Jan 2021 10,192 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2017 10,131 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,935 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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P144 XUH is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 8,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P144 XUH, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P144 XUH registered?

P144 XUH is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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