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P528 RWC

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,707 mi
Last recorded15,707 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 RWC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 15,707 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 15,649 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

throttle slow to return

Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,691 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 13,674 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 10,900 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,454 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 8,434 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 6,522 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 6,521 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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P528 RWC is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P528 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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P528 RWC is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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