MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
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R968 DYG is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 9,333 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 R968 DYG, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R968 DYG is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 23 April 1998.
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