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AU53 HDZ

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,577 mi
Last recorded34,577 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 34,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,488 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 31,488 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 29,996 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,996 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,941 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,637 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,139 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,459 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,211 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 12,120 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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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AU53 HDZ is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 HDZ, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU53 HDZ registered?

AU53 HDZ is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 HDZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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