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HF51 JWX

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,130 mi
Last recorded2,130 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 JWX
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 2,130 miles

Front Brake lever insecure lock nut (3.1.2a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty warning light main beam not working (1.2.4)

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock turning right (2.1.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members forks (2.3.4)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Oct 2014 18,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre cracking

horn switch damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2014 18,386 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre cracking

horn switch damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,692 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 10,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 10,710 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 6,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Indicator repeater not working.

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 6,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Indicator repeater not working.

Pass 15 May 2009 4,845 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 4,845 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 2,791 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 757 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 757 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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HF51 JWX is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

HF51 JWX is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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