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R440 RAU

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

4,669 mi
Last recorded4,669 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 1258,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 4,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 4,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 4,247 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2018 4,226 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 4,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 4,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 4,133 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 4,094 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 4,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 4,039 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 3,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 3,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 3,851 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 3,765 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 3,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,654 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 3,654 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 3,516 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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R440 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R440 RAU, 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 R440 RAU registered?

R440 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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