1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 0.0L Petrol · P863 EOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT in October 2024 with 3,785 miles and no recorded defects. Maintenance history shows an improving trend following a period of neglect in 2023. While the bike failed in May 2023 due to a stop lamp failure and multiple tyre issues, the subsequent pass confirms these were addressed. The clean 2024 result indicates that the owner attended to the flagged mechanical and electrical faults identified in the previous year. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old machine, averaging approximately 126 miles per year. There is a significant two-year gap between the July 2020 test and March 2022 tests, during which the vehicle covered only 148 miles. This pattern suggests the Typhoon sits for long periods, which explains the recurring presence of perished tyre sidewalls and surface cracking despite low tread wear. The low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but increases the risk of material degradation from lack of use. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and rubber components. The 2023 records explicitly flagged corrosion on the motorcycle structure, and while the tester noted rigidity was not yet reduced, age-related rust can progress rapidly on stationary vehicles. The front shock absorber previously showed a light misting of oil; this should be monitored to ensure the seal has not deteriorated further into a significant leak. Given the history of perished tyres, the current rubber must be checked for dry rot or sidew cracking, as low mileage does not prevent chemical decomposition over three decades.