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LJ03 UZL

2003 Piaggio Typhoon

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,495 mi
Last recorded29,495 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UZL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2015 29,495 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 29,495 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 29,495 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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))

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,494 miles

centre stand pivot excessively worn

headlamp not very bright

Fail 20 Jun 2011 29,494 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

centre stand pivot excessively worn

headlamp not very bright

Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,263 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 28,266 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 28,250 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 237,231 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 23,462 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,842 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,882 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
Horn not working 11
Direction indicator not working 11
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LJ03 UZL is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Typhoon fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 UZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ03 UZL is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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