MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
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P218 TAM is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 9,405 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 P218 TAM, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P218 TAM is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 January 1997.
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