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P838 WCG

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,985 mi
Last recorded3,985 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 WCG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 3,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 3,985 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 3,985 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 3,985 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 3,985 miles

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.

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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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.

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