MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 80?
Based on 531 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R997 GGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Yellow with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R997 GGJ, 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 R997 GGJ registered?
R997 GGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 11 November 1997.
Is R997 GGJ safe to buy?
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