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P704 CTF

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,425 mi
Last recorded16,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 CTF
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,425 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 16,397 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,118 miles

bodywork damaged

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

l plate covering reflector removed by custmer

Fail 10 Aug 2009 80,018 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

bodywork damaged

l plate covering reflector removed by custmer

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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P704 CTF is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 7,642 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 P704 CTF, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P704 CTF is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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