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S799 WYA

1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,966 mi
Last recorded14,966 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 509,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 WYA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 14,966 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 14,951 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotation on front wheel incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front forks corroded and not working (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2013 12,168 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

h/lamp is slightly dim

Fail 6 Dec 2013 12,165 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

h/lamp is slightly dim

Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,546 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 9,546 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 9,064 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 6,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 5,314 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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S799 WYA 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 69.2%.

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 S799 WYA, 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 S799 WYA registered?

S799 WYA is a 1998 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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