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S659 JRX

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,358 mi
Last recorded17,358 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 JRX
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 17,358 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 17,358 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,489 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 12,981 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 1,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,455 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,732 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,067 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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S659 JRX is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S659 JRX, 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 S659 JRX registered?

S659 JRX is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S659 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 JRX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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