MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
speedo cable unattached and could get trapped in front wheel, could cause injury to rider
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S654 BTA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 9,964 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 S654 BTA, 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 28 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 S654 BTA registered?
S654 BTA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S654 BTA safe to buy?
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