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DX54 KOB

2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,275 mi
Last recorded12,275 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 KOB
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,275 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 12,230 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 6,662 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 6,615 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

split pins missing from pillion footrest clevis pins,but they remain secure due to cowl placing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 3,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 3,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside 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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DX54 KOB is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DX54 KOB, 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 DX54 KOB registered?

DX54 KOB is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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The MOT history for DX54 KOB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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