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T473 SRE

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,880 mi
Last recorded8,880 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 SRE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 8,880 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 8,880 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 5,648 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Dec 2008 5,648 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Jul 2008 5,123 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 4,168 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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T473 SRE is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,458 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 T473 SRE, 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 27 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 T473 SRE registered?

T473 SRE is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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