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BD15 XTC

2015 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,438 mi
Last recorded19,438 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD15 XTC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 19,438 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 19,426 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 19,420 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 16,354 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 14,117 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 12,398 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 12,385 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 9,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,057 miles

front tyre getting ready for replacement.

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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BD15 XTC is a 2015 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 12,543 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 BD15 XTC, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD15 XTC registered?

BD15 XTC is a 2015 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 18 May 2015.

Is BD15 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD15 XTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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