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S271 HGU

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,115 mi
Last recorded13,115 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 HGU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 13,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 12,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,034 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 10,007 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 3,812 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 3,812 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 3,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 3,194 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 2,873 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 2,559 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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S271 HGU is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S271 HGU, 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 S271 HGU registered?

S271 HGU is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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