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V79 MGO

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,633 mi
Last recorded18,633 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 MGO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,633 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 18,633 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 12,953 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,507 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 12,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,601 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,843 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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V79 MGO is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 12,482 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 V79 MGO, 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 26 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 V79 MGO registered?

V79 MGO is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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