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P526 RWC

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,821 mi
Last recorded20,821 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 RWC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 20,821 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 20,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 20,110 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,024 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 20,020 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,894 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 19,894 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,364 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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P526 RWC is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P526 RWC, 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 P526 RWC registered?

P526 RWC is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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