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R647 TRK

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 TRK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021
Fail 18 Sep 2021

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 2,217 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 934 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 934 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 894 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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R647 TRK is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R647 TRK, 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 R647 TRK registered?

R647 TRK is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R647 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 TRK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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