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BU02 LRA

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LRA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2012

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,384 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 23,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 23,282 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,176 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 19,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,004 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,948 miles

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 26 Feb 2007 10,948 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

rear tyre pressure low

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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BU02 LRA is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,651 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 BU02 LRA, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU02 LRA is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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