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S229 XAD

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,583 mi
Last recorded8,583 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 XAD
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 8,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,839 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 5,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 1,902 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 1,572 miles

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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S229 XAD is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S229 XAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S229 XAD registered?

S229 XAD is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S229 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 XAD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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