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S524 UPV

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,267 mi
Last recorded10,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 UPV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,267 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 10,194 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 9,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2012 9,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Sep 2011 9,603 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 9,603 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 9,353 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 9,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,057 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,761 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 8,334 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 7,950 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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S524 UPV is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S524 UPV, 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 S524 UPV registered?

S524 UPV is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is S524 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 UPV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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