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R959 ADL

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Black Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,340 mi
Last recorded17,340 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 808,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 ADL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,340 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,007 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 17,006 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,131 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,877 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 14,877 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

off side mirror insecure

Pass 26 May 2006 13,139 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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R959 ADL is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Black with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R959 ADL, 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 R959 ADL registered?

R959 ADL is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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