MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,876 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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)
main beam tell tale not working
rear tyre
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
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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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R872 EHU is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 14 November 1997.
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