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FM51 XAY

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

6,820 mi
Last recorded6,820 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 XAY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,820 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 6,691 miles

Nearside Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 6,587 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,800 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 17,800 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 17,643 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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FM51 XAY is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,651 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 FM51 XAY, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM51 XAY registered?

FM51 XAY is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 9 February 2002.

Is FM51 XAY safe to buy?

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