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N815 VTT

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,691 mi
Last recorded10,691 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 VTT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2008 10,691 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,400 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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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N815 VTT is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N815 VTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N815 VTT registered?

N815 VTT is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N815 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 VTT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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