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S755 KOD

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,062 mi
Last recorded20,062 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 KOD
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,062 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 20,051 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebars slightly twisted to offside

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 19,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Transmission air intake housing has some missing screws

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Transmission air intake housing has some missing screws

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,495 miles

Bolts missing from transmission cover air cooling system

Clamp missing from carburetta inlet hose

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 28 May 2010 19,790 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,196 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 17,135 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006
Fail 10 Aug 2006 11,947 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 10,516 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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S755 KOD is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S755 KOD, 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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S755 KOD is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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