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BU03 LEF

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,873 mi
Last recorded9,873 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LEF
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,873 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,627 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,163 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,493 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,422 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

o/s/f indicater lense is cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,974 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 23,974 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,731 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,914 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 17,905 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,220 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 16,220 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,620 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 10,078 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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BU03 LEF is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU03 LEF, 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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BU03 LEF is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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