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V399 XJV

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,502 mi
Last recorded15,502 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 XJV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 15,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,502 miles

Advise engine airbox unit insecure on nearside of engine

Pass 29 Aug 2015 15,502 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,502 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 15,502 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 13,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,748 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,329 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 8,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

battery missing

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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V399 XJV is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V399 XJV, 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 V399 XJV registered?

V399 XJV is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V399 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V399 XJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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