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R96 TRH

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,166 mi
Last recorded11,166 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 TRH
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,166 miles

front brake pads poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2007 11,162 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) 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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R96 TRH is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R96 TRH, 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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What year was R96 TRH registered?

R96 TRH is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R96 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 TRH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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