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S654 BTA

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,279 mi
Last recorded17,279 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 BTA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,279 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 17,279 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,982 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 16,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,688 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 13,688 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,009 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,752 miles

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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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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S654 BTA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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