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R511 BRL

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Black Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

20,129 mi
Last recorded20,129 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 808,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 BRL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2008 20,129 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

stand insicure

Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,655 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 17,637 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

no indicator or mainbeam warning lights working

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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R511 BRL is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Black with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R511 BRL, 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 R511 BRL registered?

R511 BRL is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R511 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 BRL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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