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R254 HJO

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,230 mi
Last recorded6,230 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 HJO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 6,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 6,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 4,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,094 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 4,094 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 4,033 miles

speedo not connected

Pass 12 Mar 2009 3,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 3,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 3,347 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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R254 HJO is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R254 HJO, 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 R254 HJO registered?

R254 HJO is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R254 HJO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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