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GV16 JYO

2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,788 mi
Last recorded19,788 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Typhoon 509,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 JYO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 19,788 miles

Exhaust slightly loose lower exhaust bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 19,702 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose lower exhaust bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 16,696 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 16,696 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel nut left loose done up (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 13,579 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 13,484 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 10,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,288 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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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GV16 JYO is a 2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 9,207 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 GV16 JYO, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV16 JYO registered?

GV16 JYO is a 2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 9 July 2016.

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