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CU03 HKP

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,928 mi
Last recorded37,928 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HKP
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,928 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,281 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,400 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 5,771 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 5,771 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,544 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 5,543 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 5,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 5,100 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 5,100 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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CU03 HKP is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU03 HKP, 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 CU03 HKP registered?

CU03 HKP is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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