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T909 XTA

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,710 mi
Last recorded15,710 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT909 XTA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2013 15,710 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,077 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Indicator tell tail inoperative but front indicators visible from riding position

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, brake and exhaust components

Fail 1 Apr 2011 15,064 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Indicator tell tail inoperative but front indicators visible from riding position

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, brake and exhaust components

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,174 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,127 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,366 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 10,366 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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T909 XTA is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T909 XTA, 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 T909 XTA registered?

T909 XTA is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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