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CA03 RKE

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,781 mi
Last recorded9,781 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 RKE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,781 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 9,781 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Number plate light not working

R/H side panel insecure

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,783 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 9,781 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 May 2007 9,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 8,426 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 8,423 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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CA03 RKE is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CA03 RKE, 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 CA03 RKE registered?

CA03 RKE is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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