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P282 LYD

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,541 mi
Last recorded21,541 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 LYD
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 21,541 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 21,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 20,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,834 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,065 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 18,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,414 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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P282 LYD is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P282 LYD, 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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What year was P282 LYD registered?

P282 LYD is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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