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S74 SPU

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,658 mi
Last recorded10,658 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 SPU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 10,658 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure O/S top bolt (frame damaged) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 10,578 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Mudguard insecure O/S top bolt (frame damaged) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 9,313 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 9,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired light effected by charging system (1.2.3a)

front tyre slightly cracking

rear light dim when switch on for dip beam

Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 5,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 5,094 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 5,064 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,004 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 4,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 4,766 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 4,164 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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S74 SPU is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S74 SPU, 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 S74 SPU registered?

S74 SPU is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S74 SPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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