MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
damage to rear body panels
exhaust poor condition
Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
damage to rear body panels
exhaust poor condition
passengers foot rest unusable
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
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V985 XJV 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 66.7%.
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 V985 XJV, 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 V985 XJV registered?
V985 XJV is a 1999 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 8 October 1999.
Is V985 XJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V985 XJV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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