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DX04 XSR

2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,726 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 XSR
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016

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

speedo missing

Fail 22 Jan 2016

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

speedo missing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,719 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 10,715 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 8,812 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 8,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,058 miles

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

centre stand foot stem broke off

Fail 30 Apr 2012 8,058 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

centre stand foot stem broke off

Pass 5 Mar 2011 6,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 5,712 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 5,712 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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DX04 XSR is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 11,726 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 DX04 XSR, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX04 XSR registered?

DX04 XSR is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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