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V494 EEU

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,408 mi
Last recorded12,408 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 EEU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 12,408 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 12,408 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,627 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 9,504 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 9,504 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 9,504 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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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V494 EEU is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V494 EEU, 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 V494 EEU registered?

V494 EEU is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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