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AU59 BXR

2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,201 mi
Last recorded18,201 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 508,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 BXR
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,201 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn ball end missing rear lever (3.1.3a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 18,201 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn ball end missing rear lever (3.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm underinflated (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,299 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2015 152,990 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on all lights and indicators (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking handlebar cover loose and insecure (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,981 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,954 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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AU59 BXR is a 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 AU59 BXR, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU59 BXR registered?

AU59 BXR is a 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is AU59 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 BXR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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