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S461 RWC

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,004 mi
Last recorded13,004 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 RWC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,004 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 13,004 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,903 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,737 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 12,737 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 12,661 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,661 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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S461 RWC is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S461 RWC, 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 S461 RWC registered?

S461 RWC is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S461 RWC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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