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T748 MKJ

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,493 mi
Last recorded3,493 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT748 MKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2011 3,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 3,493 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

seat insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2010 3,493 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2008 582 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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T748 MKJ is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T748 MKJ, 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 T748 MKJ registered?

T748 MKJ is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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