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M494 MPL

1995 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,902 mi
Last recorded35,902 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 MPL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 35,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,835 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 18,835 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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M494 MPL is a 1995 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 12,592 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 M494 MPL, 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 31 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 M494 MPL registered?

M494 MPL is a 1995 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M494 MPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M494 MPL shows 3 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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