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L557 WFW

1994 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

12,794 mi
Last recorded12,794 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 WFW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 12,794 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 12,794 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 12,794 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,794 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,794 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 12,792 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,296 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 12,296 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,311 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 11,311 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 10,520 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 10,520 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?

Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
976
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 365
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 342
Direction indicator not working 311
Tyre tread not clearly visible 301
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 294
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L557 WFW is a 1994 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 12,296 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 50 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L557 WFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 32 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L557 WFW is a 1994 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L557 WFW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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