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V747 EAK

1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,356 mi
Last recorded14,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 EAK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 14,356 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 14,356 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 14,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 13,876 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,047 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,062 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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V747 EAK is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V747 EAK, 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 V747 EAK registered?

V747 EAK is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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