MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
throttle housing loose
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 125?
Based on 12,462 MOT tests across 2,869 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P838 WCG is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P838 WCG, 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 P838 WCG registered?
P838 WCG is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 12 June 1997.
Is P838 WCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P838 WCG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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