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HV02 ZGN

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,989 mi
Last recorded29,989 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 ZGN
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 29,989 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 29,989 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 22,051 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,811 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 20,811 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2012 20,804 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 20,804 miles

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,804 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,301 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,278 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

front brake lever reserve travel

Fail 3 Dec 2010 19,271 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,128 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 5 Apr 2008 14,188 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 7,340 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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HV02 ZGN is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV02 ZGN, 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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HV02 ZGN is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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