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KC51 LGY

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,695 mi
Last recorded34,695 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 LGY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,695 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,057 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 27,045 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

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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KC51 LGY is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KC51 LGY, 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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What year was KC51 LGY registered?

KC51 LGY is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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