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P278 AFJ

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,284 mi
Last recorded25,284 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 AFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 25,284 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,290 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,796 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 17,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,743 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 17,743 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P278 AFJ is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P278 AFJ, 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 P278 AFJ registered?

P278 AFJ is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P278 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 AFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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