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R499 FHG

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Red Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,266 mi
Last recorded11,266 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 808,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 FHG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2013 11,266 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 8,648 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 8,648 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 8,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 8,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 8,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 7,089 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 6,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 4,754 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 80?

Based on 531 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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R499 FHG is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Red with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 8,385 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 80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R499 FHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R499 FHG registered?

R499 FHG is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R499 FHG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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