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GJ61 FBD

2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,763 mi
Last recorded19,763 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 FBD
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 19,763 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 19,753 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 13,605 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 13,450 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire from tap dripping on to exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 12,548 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 11,663 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 8,568 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 8,470 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 8,465 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 8,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front shock seal leaking. contamination of front brake pads (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 6,890 miles

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

Rear tyre valve

Fail 11 Jun 2018 6,868 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 5,812 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 5,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 5,613 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork seals (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 5,613 miles

Brake performance not tested front brake seized (3.3)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork seals (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 4,520 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 3,454 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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GJ61 FBD is a 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 10,914 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 GJ61 FBD, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GJ61 FBD is a 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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