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EO51 SXX

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,135 mi
Last recorded24,135 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SXX
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,135 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 24,108 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Offside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside mirror insecure.

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight free in head bearing.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 5,827 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 5,778 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,340 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 9,187 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 3,983 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 SXX is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXX, 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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What year was EO51 SXX registered?

EO51 SXX is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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