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T470 CGT

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,113 mi
Last recorded29,113 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 CGT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,618 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 24,618 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 13,392 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 13,392 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,753 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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T470 CGT is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T470 CGT, 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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What year was T470 CGT registered?

T470 CGT is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T470 CGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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