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T649 OWG

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

2,539 mi
Last recorded2,539 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT649 OWG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 2,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 2,347 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 2,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 2,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 2,234 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 2,201 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 2,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 1,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 1,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 1,711 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 1,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 1,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 1,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 1,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 1,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 1,089 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 1,089 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 1,016 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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T649 OWG is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T649 OWG, 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 T649 OWG registered?

T649 OWG is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T649 OWG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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