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N863 LWU

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,657 mi
Last recorded8,657 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 LWU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2011 8,657 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front forks bent backwards and almost in contact with frame. Fork legs in very poor condition.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 7,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,260 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 7,251 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 4,815 miles

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

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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N863 LWU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N863 LWU, 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 N863 LWU registered?

N863 LWU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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