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X279 VJN

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,394 mi
Last recorded24,394 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 VJN
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 24,394 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside oil leaking onto exhaust at the rear of machine

Pass 9 Oct 2020 24,383 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,355 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 24,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,268 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 24,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Forks insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Forks insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,000 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 24,000 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 23,982 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded fram (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded fram (6.1.1a)

advised air filter pipe split

advised fork slight corrosion

advised rear tyres small cuts

Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,805 miles

adv ised slight free play head bearings

advised front brake hoes rusty

advised front pads low

advised oil leak

advised slight free play engine mounts on to fram

adviused fram very rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2015 23,805 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

adv ised slight free play head bearings

advised front brake hoes rusty

advised front pads low

advised oil leak

advised slight free play engine mounts on to fram

adviused fram very rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,668 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 22,668 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,169 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,317 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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X279 VJN is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 13,225 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 X279 VJN, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X279 VJN is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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