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P133 MTU

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,714 mi
Last recorded9,714 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 MTU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 9,714 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 9,035 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 9,014 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(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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P133 MTU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P133 MTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P133 MTU registered?

P133 MTU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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