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R32 OCY

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,973 mi
Last recorded4,973 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 OCY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 4,973 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 4,893 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 4,843 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 4,395 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 4,359 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 3,032 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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R32 OCY 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 R32 OCY, 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 R32 OCY registered?

R32 OCY is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R32 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 OCY 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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