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R64 DEU

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,929 mi
Last recorded41,929 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 DEU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,929 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members borderline (2.3.4)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,914 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,914 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,142 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,142 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,124 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 37,124 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,328 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,639 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,051 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 26,051 miles

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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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R64 DEU is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R64 DEU, 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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R64 DEU is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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