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V492 ECG

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,021 mi
Last recorded8,021 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 ECG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 8,021 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre perishing / cracking

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre perishing/ cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2014 7,924 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 7,578 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 7,154 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 7,153 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,346 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 5,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 4,936 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 4,330 miles

front & rear tyres have slight perishing on sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2008 2,657 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 2,657 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 1,475 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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V492 ECG is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 12,482 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 V492 ECG, 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 26 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 V492 ECG registered?

V492 ECG is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 5 February 2000.

Is V492 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 ECG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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