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R393 FCV

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,074 mi
Last recorded8,074 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 FCV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,074 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 7,218 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 7,218 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2012 6,299 miles

Oil leak

dash warning lights.ie main beam indicators not working

front tyre pressure low

Fail 26 Apr 2012 6,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Oil leak

dash warning lights.ie main beam indicators not working

front tyre pressure low

Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,493 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,276 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 4,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 4,449 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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R393 FCV is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R393 FCV, 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 R393 FCV registered?

R393 FCV is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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