MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was T853 TPU registered?
T853 TPU is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 6 August 1999.
Is T853 TPU safe to buy?
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