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R139 MGT

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,632 mi
Last recorded4,632 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 MGT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 4,632 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 4,632 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2013 4,632 miles

Advise side stand loose Advise right mirror missing

Pass 15 May 2012 4,632 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 4,632 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 3,635 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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R139 MGT is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R139 MGT, 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.

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What year was R139 MGT registered?

R139 MGT is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R139 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 MGT shows 6 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.

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