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P569 TBE

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,652 mi
Last recorded7,652 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 TBE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 7,652 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 6,912 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 6,781 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,753 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 6,753 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 6,111 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 5,741 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 5,476 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,476 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 5,239 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,239 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,996 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,587 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 4,374 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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P569 TBE is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P569 TBE, 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 P569 TBE registered?

P569 TBE is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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