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V516 EEC

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,283 mi
Last recorded8,283 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 EEC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 8,283 miles

Stand pivot worn.

Pass 10 May 2011 5,590 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 4,777 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 2,589 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 2,589 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 2,560 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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V516 EEC is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V516 EEC, 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 V516 EEC registered?

V516 EEC is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V516 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 EEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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