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Y542 UKJ

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,307 mi
Last recorded30,307 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 UKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 30,307 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2019 30,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 30,307 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2014 30,307 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,106 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,453 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 16,647 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 16,647 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,005 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 10,005 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,461 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 9,461 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,935 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 7,431 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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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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