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S481 NCW

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,384 mi
Last recorded9,384 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 NCW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,384 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 9,313 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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S481 NCW is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 10,001 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 S481 NCW, 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 27 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 S481 NCW registered?

S481 NCW is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 28 February 1999.

Is S481 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 NCW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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