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HF51 FAO

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,361 mi
Last recorded15,361 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FAO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 15,361 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020

Day time use only ( lights masked over and no switch control )

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 14,121 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 14,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 14,041 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 14,031 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,189 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 6,189 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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HF51 FAO is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 11,678 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 HF51 FAO, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 FAO registered?

HF51 FAO is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 FAO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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