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K821 PHT

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,536 mi
Last recorded11,536 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK821 PHT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 11,536 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,946 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 7,937 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,110 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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K821 PHT is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K821 PHT, 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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K821 PHT is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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