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L873 EEL

1994 Piaggio Typhoon

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,182 mi
Last recorded5,182 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Typhoon12,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 EEL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 5,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 5,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FAIL

Pass 8 Sep 2012 2,685 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,351 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 10,541 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
Horn not working 11
Direction indicator not working 11
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L873 EEL is a 1994 Piaggio Typhoon in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Piaggio Typhoon models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 12,250 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L873 EEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L873 EEL registered?

L873 EEL is a 1994 Piaggio Typhoon, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L873 EEL 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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