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R960 ADL

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,421 mi
Last recorded9,421 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 ADL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 9,421 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess forks (5.3.3 (d))

Front tyre becoming perished

Fail 10 Apr 2024 9,417 miles

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess forks (5.3.3 (d))

Front tyre becoming perished

Pass 6 Apr 2023 8,509 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both tyres perished and under inflated

Pass 8 Apr 2022 7,177 miles

Front tyre becoming perished

Fail 5 Apr 2022 7,173 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre becoming perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,103 miles

horn switch broken

throttle grip split

Pass 25 Feb 2013 6,088 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 6,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,694 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 5,693 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

EXHAUST BOLT MISSING

TRANSMISSION PLAY

Pass 1 Sep 2007 5,309 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,665 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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R960 ADL is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R960 ADL, 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 R960 ADL registered?

R960 ADL is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R960 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 ADL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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