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M953 BTL

1994 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,571 mi
Last recorded14,571 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 BTL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,571 miles

Inner Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Inner Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 9 Sep 2014 14,503 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 13,974 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

head ligth is a little dim

Fail 5 Sep 2013 13,969 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

head ligth is a little dim

Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,891 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 11,891 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,693 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 10,463 miles

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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M953 BTL is a 1994 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M953 BTL, 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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M953 BTL is a 1994 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 21 November 1994.

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