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S662 XUG

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,943 mi
Last recorded9,943 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 XUG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 9,943 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 9,943 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,524 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 9,524 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,083 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,742 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 8,742 miles

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

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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S662 XUG is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S662 XUG, 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 S662 XUG registered?

S662 XUG is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S662 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S662 XUG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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