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P559 TAD

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,704 mi
Last recorded13,704 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 TAD
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 13,704 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 13,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 13,550 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 13,554 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 13,520 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,550 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 13,550 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,305 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 13,305 miles

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 13,500 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 13,500 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 13,500 miles

Rear Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,400 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 13,400 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,771 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 12,771 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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P559 TAD is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P559 TAD, 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 P559 TAD registered?

P559 TAD is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P559 TAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 TAD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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