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R178 RJB

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,619 mi
Last recorded4,619 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 RJB
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 4,619 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,563 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,098 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 23,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 6,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 6,340 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 6,340 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R178 RJB is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 9,964 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 R178 RJB, 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 28 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 R178 RJB registered?

R178 RJB is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 31 May 1998.

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