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WA03 WUY

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,600 mi
Last recorded3,600 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 12511,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 WUY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 3,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 3,599 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 3,599 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 1,596 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 1,596 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 19,539 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 19,539 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 19,539 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 19,538 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

steering slightly misalined

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,199 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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WA03 WUY is a 2003 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 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 11,658 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 WA03 WUY, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA03 WUY registered?

WA03 WUY is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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