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Y301 DGK

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,812 mi
Last recorded26,812 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 DGK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 26,812 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 26,812 miles

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

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))

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,158 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 17,158 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,611 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 11,611 miles

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

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

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

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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Y301 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y301 DGK, 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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Y301 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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