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S42 LRA

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,885 mi
Last recorded7,885 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 1259,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 LRA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,885 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 7,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,797 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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S42 LRA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 9,964 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 S42 LRA, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S42 LRA registered?

S42 LRA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S42 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S42 LRA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S42 LRA have outstanding finance?

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