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S513 TYA

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,848 mi
Last recorded20,848 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 TYA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,848 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,177 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 16,175 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,148 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 15,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,173 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,810 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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S513 TYA 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 85.7%.

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 S513 TYA, 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 S513 TYA registered?

S513 TYA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S513 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S513 TYA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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