MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering frame (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 125?
Based on 12,462 MOT tests across 2,869 vehicles.
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Y542 UKJ is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y542 UKJ, 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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Y542 UKJ is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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