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N160 DMU

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

7,858 mi
Last recorded7,858 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 DMU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2021 7,858 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2020 4,553 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 4,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2013 4,522 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 4,109 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 4,109 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

REAR TYRE DEFLATED

Pass 7 Aug 2006 3,356 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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N160 DMU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 9,074 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 N160 DMU, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N160 DMU registered?

N160 DMU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 26 July 1996.

Is N160 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N160 DMU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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