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P948 PFB

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,530 mi
Last recorded27,530 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 PFB
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,530 miles

rear mudguard plastic shield securing stud missing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,446 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 24,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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P948 PFB is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P948 PFB, 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 P948 PFB registered?

P948 PFB is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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