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T703 STL

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

15,146 mi
Last recorded15,146 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT703 STL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 15,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Seat. Front Mounting Damaged . Seat secured by seatlock

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,775 miles

general oil leaks from engine/trasmission

Fail 27 Jun 2012 9,772 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

general oil leaks from engine/trasmission

Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,986 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 3,953 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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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T703 STL is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 T703 STL, 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 T703 STL registered?

T703 STL is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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