MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,625 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R287 RFJ is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 R287 RFJ, 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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What year was R287 RFJ registered?
R287 RFJ is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 17 February 1998.
Is R287 RFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R287 RFJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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