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FA15 GJE

2015 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,616 mi
Last recorded18,616 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 GJE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 18,616 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 16,965 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 16,869 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn WORN BELOW MINIMUM THICKNESS OF 3.5MM (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING AGED 2017

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied BENT (1.1.2 (d))

Rear NUMBER PLATE CRACKED O/S LOWER CORNER BUT CAN BE READ

Pass 14 Sep 2019 13,836 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front fork bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 13,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front fork bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,665 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 13,665 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working front system (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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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FA15 GJE is a 2015 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 2015 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 12,543 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 FA15 GJE, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FA15 GJE is a 2015 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 August 2015.

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