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T275 TPU

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,684 mi
Last recorded6,684 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 TPU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2010 6,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Nearside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 6,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Nearside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 5,381 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 5,381 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,993 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 6,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 2,459 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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T275 TPU is a 1999 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 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 10,001 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 T275 TPU, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T275 TPU is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 July 1999.

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