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P509 XTY

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,139 mi
Last recorded10,139 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 1257,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 XTY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 10,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 6,136 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 3,654 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 3,551 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 3,551 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P509 XTY is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P509 XTY, 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 P509 XTY registered?

P509 XTY is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P509 XTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 XTY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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