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P729 DEW

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,810 mi
Last recorded8,810 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 DEW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 8,810 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2011 7,047 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2011 7,047 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 6,969 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,786 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,605 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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P729 DEW is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 8,030 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 P729 DEW, 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 29 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 P729 DEW registered?

P729 DEW is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P729 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P729 DEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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