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BV51 BXE

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,734 mi
Last recorded29,734 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BXE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,734 miles

Main stand spring missing

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,327 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,166 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 24,166 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,121 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 21,121 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Nov 2007 16,704 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 16,704 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,639 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 14,639 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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BV51 BXE is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 11,678 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 BV51 BXE, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV51 BXE registered?

BV51 BXE is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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