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N998 MEU

1996 Piaggio Typhoon

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,075 mi
Last recorded17,075 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon13,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 MEU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,075 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,449 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 16,449 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,106 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 16,106 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
Horn not working 11
Direction indicator not working 11
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N998 MEU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Typhoon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 13,208 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N998 MEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N998 MEU registered?

N998 MEU is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N998 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N998 MEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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