MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear reflector incomplete
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
rear reflector incomplete
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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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R637 ALK is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R637 ALK, 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 R637 ALK registered?
R637 ALK is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 4 June 1998.
Is R637 ALK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R637 ALK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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