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P427 JYB

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,748 mi
Last recorded24,748 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 JYB
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,748 miles

Slight play in front fork bottoms.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 24,748 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,769 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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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P427 JYB is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P427 JYB, 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 P427 JYB registered?

P427 JYB is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P427 JYB safe to buy?

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