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R327 PDV

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,457 mi
Last recorded9,457 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 PDV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 9,457 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 9,457 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens missing (1.5.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 2,862 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 2,204 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 2,204 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 2,075 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 2,075 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 2,070 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 1,792 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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R327 PDV is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R327 PDV, 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 R327 PDV registered?

R327 PDV is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R327 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 PDV shows 9 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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