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R686 BMA

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,326 mi
Last recorded23,326 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 BMA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 23,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,653 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 18,643 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 10,837 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 10,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 9,652 miles

Both tyes begining to crack.

Inlet manifold perished.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 9,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 9,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 8,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 8,808 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 8,585 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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R686 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R686 BMA, 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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R686 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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