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R621 SGM

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,490 mi
Last recorded20,490 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 SGM
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,490 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 20,490 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,892 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,631 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 6,344 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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R621 SGM is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R621 SGM, 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 R621 SGM registered?

R621 SGM is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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