MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is T470 CGT safe to buy?
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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