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WU02 VTO

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,895 mi
Last recorded30,895 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 12511,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VTO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,895 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 23 Nov 2011 30,894 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

carb inlet rubber splitting

Fail 10 Mar 2010 25,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

carb inlet rubber splitting

Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,451 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 16,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 16,636 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,724 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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WU02 VTO is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 11,011 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 WU02 VTO, 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 24 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 WU02 VTO registered?

WU02 VTO is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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