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N359 PDL

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,800 mi
Last recorded11,800 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 PDL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,800 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 11,800 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,889 miles

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

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

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)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 9,883 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,709 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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N359 PDL is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N359 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 N359 PDL registered?

N359 PDL is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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