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Y559 ACV

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,812 mi
Last recorded11,812 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 ACV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 11,812 miles

noisy exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2024 11,316 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 11,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 8,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 8,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 8,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2020

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,420 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 7,420 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 7,628 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,317 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 18,317 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 13,200 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 13,200 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 227 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 249 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 235 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2005 235 miles

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

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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Y559 ACV is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y559 ACV, 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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Y559 ACV is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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