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V73 DLJ

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,202 mi
Last recorded25,202 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 DLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,202 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 25,202 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,202 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,202 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 25,202 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 24,103 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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V73 DLJ 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 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 V73 DLJ, 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 V73 DLJ registered?

V73 DLJ is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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