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EU54 XLR

2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,784 mi
Last recorded31,784 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 XLR
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,784 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 31,784 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 31,784 miles

exhaust end can insecure

oil leak under tank

Fail 12 Dec 2015 31,784 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Both brakes (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust end can insecure

oil leak under tank

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,283 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 21,478 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 21,235 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))

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,505 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,285 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 11,636 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,998 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 9,998 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,519 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 6,885 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 6,885 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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EU54 XLR is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU54 XLR, 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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EU54 XLR is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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