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SY51 BYC

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,752 mi
Last recorded24,752 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 BYC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,508 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 19,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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SY51 BYC is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 13,225 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 SY51 BYC, 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 25 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 SY51 BYC registered?

SY51 BYC is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is SY51 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 BYC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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