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T853 TPU

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,455 mi
Last recorded20,455 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 TPU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 20,455 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 20,455 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,737 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 19,733 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 18,980 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,068 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 18,068 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,250 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 16,250 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear 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)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T853 TPU is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T853 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T853 TPU registered?

T853 TPU is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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