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LG02 DSU

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,695 mi
Last recorded18,695 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 DSU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,695 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 18,007 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 10,073 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 10,073 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,918 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 14,914 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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LG02 DSU is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LG02 DSU, 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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LG02 DSU is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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