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Y516 RCR

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,062 mi
Last recorded33,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 RCR
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 33,045 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tubes slightly corroded (2.3.1)

slight corrosion on frame

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,599 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 32,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,215 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 32,208 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,813 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 30,728 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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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Y516 RCR is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y516 RCR, 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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What year was Y516 RCR registered?

Y516 RCR is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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