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W436 URK

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,952 mi
Last recorded2,952 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 12511,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 URK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 2,952 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 2,952 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 2,010 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

number plate looks slightly undersize

Fail 16 Feb 2015 2,010 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

number plate looks slightly undersize

Pass 27 Jun 2013 3,272 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 3,154 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,915 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 15,915 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,914 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Number plate is cracked.

Offside handlebar control is loose.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 15,914 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Number plate is cracked.

Offside handlebar control is loose.

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,901 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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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W436 URK is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 11,849 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 W436 URK, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W436 URK is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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