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N341 YAV

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,278 mi
Last recorded9,278 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 YAV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,278 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 9,278 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 9,278 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 5,311 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,597 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 wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,468 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

both tyres were almost flat-6psi front 8 psi rear - now reinflated

fork legs pitted and rusty

front tyre repaired near centre

front tyre starting to perish at side walls

Fail 23 Sep 2005 14,460 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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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N341 YAV is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N341 YAV, 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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N341 YAV is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 29 July 1996.

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