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R889 KGC

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Red Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,796 mi
Last recorded8,796 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2005
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 808,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 KGC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2005 8,796 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 8,795 miles

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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R889 KGC is a 1997 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 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 R889 KGC, 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 R889 KGC registered?

R889 KGC is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R889 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 KGC 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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