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SY51 BYD

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,188 mi
Last recorded9,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 BYD
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,188 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Jun 2013 9,188 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 7,959 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 7,959 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 6,847 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 6,847 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 5,035 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 1,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,173 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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SY51 BYD is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BYD, 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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SY51 BYD is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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