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P47 LOT

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,448 mi
Last recorded14,448 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 LOT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 14,448 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear brake could be better.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 11,767 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight movement in engine mount bushes.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 11,767 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight movement in engine mount bushes.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 11,739 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 5,018 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 4,280 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 4,280 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 4,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 4,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 4,039 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 3,879 miles

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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P47 LOT is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P47 LOT, 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 P47 LOT registered?

P47 LOT is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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