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R872 EHU

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,876 mi
Last recorded9,876 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 EHU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 9,876 miles

Front Lower Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 9,876 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

panel insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2018 9,499 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 8,523 miles

main beam tell tale not working

rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2012 8,140 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2012 8,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,005 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 7,752 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,378 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 7,045 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 6,537 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 5,949 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 5,296 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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R872 EHU is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R872 EHU, 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 R872 EHU registered?

R872 EHU is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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