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V135 LFJ

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,878 mi
Last recorded18,878 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 LFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2016 18,878 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 18,695 miles

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

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

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

throttle stiff

Fail 31 Oct 2013 18,695 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

throttle stiff

Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,419 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

fork stantions pitted

right hand mirror missing

slight oil leak on 2 stroke tank

Fail 12 Nov 2008 15,419 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

fork stantions pitted

right hand mirror missing

slight oil leak on 2 stroke tank

Pass 1 Nov 2007 12,954 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,029 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 9,580 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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V135 LFJ is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V135 LFJ, 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 V135 LFJ registered?

V135 LFJ is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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