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EO51 FYC

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,866 mi
Last recorded24,866 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FYC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,866 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 24,564 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 24,558 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released rear brake application (1.3.1e)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 24,556 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,864 miles

n/s/f fork leg damp

Fail 6 Dec 2014 21,709 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

indicators flash fast

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

both tyres perished

exhaust close to floor

indicator switch poor

Pass 4 May 2013 20,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,202 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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EO51 FYC is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 11,678 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 EO51 FYC, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO51 FYC is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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