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R976 GHK

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,893 mi
Last recorded31,893 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 GHK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 31,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,005 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 22,001 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,079 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 20,079 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,063 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 17,903 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,987 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 8,987 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 8,824 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 8,823 miles

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?

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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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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