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V155 MFM

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,900 mi
Last recorded3,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 MFM
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 3,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

horn control button damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2013 3,900 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

horn control button damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2008 3,900 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear brake would improve with adjustment

Fail 16 Sep 2008 3,900 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear brake would improve with adjustment

Fail 16 Sep 2008 3,900 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear brake would improve with adjustment

Pass 13 Sep 2007 3,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,900 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

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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V155 MFM is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V155 MFM, 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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V155 MFM is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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