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V160 DWV

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,092 mi
Last recorded10,092 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 DWV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,092 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 8,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,925 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 8,925 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,539 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 8,539 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 7,147 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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V160 DWV 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V160 DWV, 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 V160 DWV registered?

V160 DWV is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V160 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V160 DWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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