MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both front forks seized (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)
Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
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R976 GHK is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R976 GHK, 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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R976 GHK is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 5 May 1998.
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