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R158 JGH

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,080 mi
Last recorded3,080 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 JGH
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 3,080 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 3,080 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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R158 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R158 JGH, 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 R158 JGH registered?

R158 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R158 JGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 JGH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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