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R24 CGJ

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,419 mi
Last recorded36,419 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 CGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 36,419 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,520 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 34,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 33,271 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 32,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 30,868 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 29,266 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,454 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,665 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 22,153 miles

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 17,756 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 16,545 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 May 2008 15,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 12,551 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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R24 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R24 CGJ, 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 R24 CGJ registered?

R24 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R24 CGJ safe to buy?

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