MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
rear no plate light not working
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 125?
Based on 12,462 MOT tests across 2,869 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ02 VAU is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PJ02 VAU, 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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What year was PJ02 VAU registered?
PJ02 VAU is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 21 June 2002.
Is PJ02 VAU safe to buy?
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