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V56 DTY

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,222 mi
Last recorded15,222 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 DTY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 15,222 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,354 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 13,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,300 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 5,180 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 5,180 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2009 4,005 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 3,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 3,654 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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V56 DTY is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V56 DTY, 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 V56 DTY registered?

V56 DTY is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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