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N785 PYH

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,194 mi
Last recorded9,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 PYH
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 9,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 8,981 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 8,604 miles

Front some pitting on fork legs

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

headlight just in limits on lower level

Pass 7 Sep 2020 8,190 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,396 miles

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

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

no No plate light

rear brake drum slightly oval

Fail 21 Nov 2006 7,396 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

no number plate light

rear brake drum oval

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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N785 PYH is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N785 PYH, 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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N785 PYH is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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