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R465 GCV

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,410 mi
Last recorded7,410 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 GCV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 7,410 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 7,398 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 6,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 5,870 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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R465 GCV is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R465 GCV, 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 R465 GCV registered?

R465 GCV is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R465 GCV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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