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Y56 FHK

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,032 mi
Last recorded23,032 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 FHK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2013 23,032 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle identification number not legible (6.3.5a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 21,577 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 1,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 19,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no mirrors at time mot

Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,917 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 13,900 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 5,605 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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Y56 FHK is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y56 FHK, 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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Y56 FHK is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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