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AU11 BFF

2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,914 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 BFF
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 6 May 2025

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Gearbox (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Multiple cracks and cable ties (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock No steering stop on right hand lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp not working Both brakes (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 13,338 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 13,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre has light perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2023 13,304 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads being fitted incorrectly (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre has light perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2017 13,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 13,304 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly Missing (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,189 miles

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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AU11 BFF is a 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 10,914 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 AU11 BFF, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU11 BFF is a 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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