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T494 PMB

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,487 mi
Last recorded20,487 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 PMB
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,487 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 20,464 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,464 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 19,464 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 18,447 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 18,428 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2006 10,698 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 9,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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T494 PMB is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T494 PMB, 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 T494 PMB registered?

T494 PMB is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T494 PMB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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