MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
abnormal front tyre wear
nearside front fork slightly pitted
offside front fork slightly pitted
rear tyre starting to perish
seat cover slit
abnormal front tyre wear
nearside front fork slightly pitted
offside front fork slightly pitted
rear tyre starting to perish
seat cover slit
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N198 PDL is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N198 PDL, 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 N198 PDL registered?
N198 PDL is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 13 March 1996.
Is N198 PDL safe to buy?
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