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Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front engine mount has slight free play
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front engine mount has slight free play
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 125?
Based on 12,462 MOT tests across 2,869 vehicles.
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R654 BRL is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 8,030 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 R654 BRL, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R654 BRL is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 17 October 1997.
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