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MF52 BAV

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,829 mi
Last recorded28,829 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 12511,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 BAV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,829 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

air box loose

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,719 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front nearside indicator lens broken but still flashers orange

high beam not working

Fail 13 Sep 2011 27,719 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front nearside indicator lens broken but still flashers orange

high beam not working

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,788 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 26,756 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,340 miles

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

indicator tell tale not working but indicators can be seen from riding position

Fail 7 Aug 2006 14,329 miles

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

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

indicator tell tale not working but indicators can be seen from riding position

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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MF52 BAV is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 11,011 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 MF52 BAV, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF52 BAV registered?

MF52 BAV is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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