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HW59 CEF

2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,395 mi
Last recorded18,395 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 508,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 CEF
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 18,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 17,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 17,567 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 17,567 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 17,290 miles

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

advise front suspension be serviced

Fail 13 Jun 2020 17,290 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

advise front suspension be serviced

Pass 5 Dec 2018 15,645 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise found flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 15,645 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure advise low in pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise found flat (5.2.3 (e))

advise operation off front brake stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2017 14,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 13,948 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2016 13,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,422 miles

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

indicator switch loose but function ok

Fail 6 Oct 2015 13,422 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

indicator switch loose but function ok

Pass 21 Oct 2014 9,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 4,985 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 4,703 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 4,703 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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HW59 CEF is a 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 HW59 CEF, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW59 CEF is a 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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