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T618 CLN

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,693 mi
Last recorded1,693 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT618 CLN
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 1,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 1,198 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 6 miles

Dipped beam not working

Fail 2 Aug 2013 5 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Dipped beam not working

Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,596 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 14,596 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,596 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 14,596 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2007 14,596 miles

no speedo cable fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,596 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 14,596 miles

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

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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T618 CLN is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T618 CLN, 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 T618 CLN registered?

T618 CLN is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T618 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T618 CLN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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