MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
throttle stiff
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Right hand mirror missing.
Throttle very stiff in operation and has a lot of free travel/.
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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T749 MKJ is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T749 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 T749 MKJ registered?
T749 MKJ is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 19 May 1999.
Is T749 MKJ safe to buy?
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