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V181 JDM

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,029 mi
Last recorded6,029 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 JDM
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 6,029 miles

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

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear poor repair to rear shock

Pass 5 Jul 2016 6,029 miles

Rear indicator lenses missing

headlamp beam patterns weak

no mirrors fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 5,691 miles

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

rear tyre down to visible tread replace asap

Pass 28 May 2014

headlamp beam patterns weak

no mirrors fitted

rear indicator lenses missing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 14,369 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s mirror head missing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,369 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s mirror head missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,683 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,739 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 10,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,099 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 10,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2007 9,090 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,561 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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V181 JDM is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V181 JDM, 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 V181 JDM registered?

V181 JDM is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V181 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V181 JDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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