MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V497 DBJ is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V497 DBJ, 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 V497 DBJ registered?
V497 DBJ is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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