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S117 REL

1998 Piaggio Typhoon

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,739 mi
Last recorded12,739 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 REL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 12,739 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 May 2015 12,737 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 12,737 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 12,737 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 12,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,737 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 12,737 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,737 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,746 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
Horn not working 11
Direction indicator not working 11
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S117 REL is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Typhoon fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S117 REL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S117 REL is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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