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P74 GPA

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

5,976 mi
Last recorded5,976 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 GPA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 5,976 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 5,976 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 5,835 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 5,835 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 5,781 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 5,598 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 5,598 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre punctured and worn below limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 5,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 5,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 5,271 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 4,872 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 4,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 4,253 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,202 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 3,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 3,304 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 3,038 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 3,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2008 2,811 miles

slight play in rear drive mechanism

Fail 2 Jul 2007 2,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 2,506 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,281 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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P74 GPA is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P74 GPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P74 GPA registered?

P74 GPA is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P74 GPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 GPA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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