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R543 LFV

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,805 mi
Last recorded6,805 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 LFV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 6,805 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Forks corroding (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 6,787 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 6,722 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 7 May 2009 6,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,535 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 May 2008 6,524 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2007 5,526 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 5 May 2007 5,526 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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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R543 LFV is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 9,405 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 R543 LFV, 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 29 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 R543 LFV registered?

R543 LFV is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R543 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 LFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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