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T905 ARG

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

16,286 mi
Last recorded16,286 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT905 ARG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 16,286 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 16,268 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 15,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 14,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 13,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 13,896 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 13,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,246 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,768 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,262 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

indicator tell tale not working but lamps can be seen from seated posotion

Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,718 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 10,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 8,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,712 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 8,712 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,012 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 8,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,573 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 7,573 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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T905 ARG is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T905 ARG, 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 T905 ARG registered?

T905 ARG is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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