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R150 GAA

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,333 mi
Last recorded15,333 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 GAA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,333 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake not locking out

slight play rear wheel bearing/shaft

Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 11,364 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,364 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,663 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 7,574 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,574 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,185 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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R150 GAA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 9,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R150 GAA, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R150 GAA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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