MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P42 RHG 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 P42 RHG, 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 P42 RHG registered?
P42 RHG is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 14 August 1996.
Is P42 RHG safe to buy?
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