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N172 RCN

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,903 mi
Last recorded25,903 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 RCN
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,903 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 22,448 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,833 miles

rear tyre cuts/tears [not to cords]

Fail 16 Aug 2011 20,833 miles

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

rear tyre cuts/tears [not to cords]

Fail 12 Jul 2011 20,833 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Panel and faring screws missing

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

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

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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N172 RCN is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 7,642 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 N172 RCN, 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 30 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 N172 RCN registered?

N172 RCN is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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