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R29 MGC

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80

White Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,188 mi
Last recorded21,188 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 808,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MGC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,188 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,122 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 80?

Based on 531 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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R29 MGC is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in White with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R29 MGC, 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 R29 MGC registered?

R29 MGC is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R29 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 MGC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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