MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey silencer (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Motorcycle structure excessively damaged center stand hangs low could cause road contact when cornering (6.1.1a)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
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)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
center stand worn
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
center stand worn
Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX03 VGL is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DX03 VGL, 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 DX03 VGL registered?
DX03 VGL is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 23 June 2003.
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