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S572 XYA

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,436 mi
Last recorded19,436 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 XYA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,436 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 19,436 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Non Runner - No Fuel - No Battery

Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,384 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 19,053 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 19,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,562 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 18,562 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 17,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,916 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 17,916 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,914 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 17,914 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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S572 XYA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S572 XYA, 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 S572 XYA registered?

S572 XYA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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