MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
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Y229 KRJ is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 11,678 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 Y229 KRJ, 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 25 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 Y229 KRJ registered?
Y229 KRJ is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 May 2001.
Is Y229 KRJ safe to buy?
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