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AY03 GKN

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,701 mi
Last recorded27,701 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GKN
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 27,701 miles

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

Front fork operation slightly stiff

Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,621 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,009 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 20,009 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,219 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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AY03 GKN is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY03 GKN, 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 AY03 GKN registered?

AY03 GKN is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 GKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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