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N271 PDG

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,782 mi
Last recorded7,782 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 PDG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 7,782 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 7,782 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,605 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 7,605 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 6,489 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 6,489 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

flat rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,363 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 5,360 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) 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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N271 PDG is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N271 PDG, 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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N271 PDG is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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