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LJ51 ZZV

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,291 mi
Last recorded42,291 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZZV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,291 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,407 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,402 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 30,402 miles

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

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))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,076 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,272 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,272 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,580 miles

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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LJ51 ZZV is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ51 ZZV, 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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LJ51 ZZV is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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