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R588 GMR

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Red Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,660 mi
Last recorded111,660 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 8011,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 GMR
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2007 111,660 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 11,166 miles

Rear 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)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R588 GMR is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Red with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 11,824 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 R588 GMR, 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 28 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 R588 GMR registered?

R588 GMR is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R588 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 GMR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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