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LK51 OFJ

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,002 mi
Last recorded6,002 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 OFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 4,815 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 4,469 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 4,469 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 1,370 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 1,370 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 314 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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LK51 OFJ is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK51 OFJ, 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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LK51 OFJ is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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