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P768 LWA

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,815 mi
Last recorded5,815 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 LWA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 5,815 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 5,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,974 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 10,940 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 10,899 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,777 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 9,777 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,951 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 8,951 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,537 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 7,537 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,805 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

splits in sidewalls of front tyre.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 4,153 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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P768 LWA is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P768 LWA, 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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P768 LWA is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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