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N803 RFU

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,780 mi
Last recorded2,780 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 RFU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 2,780 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 2,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 May 2008 2,779 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 May 2008 2,779 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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N803 RFU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue 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 N803 RFU, 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 N803 RFU registered?

N803 RFU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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