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YX51 CWU

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 CWU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,000 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 20,022 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,902 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,873 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 37,840 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,083 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 32,055 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YX51 CWU is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX51 CWU, 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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YX51 CWU is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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