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LX17 XEN

2017 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,705 mi
Last recorded10,705 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Typhoon 508,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 XEN
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 10,705 miles

Exhaust slightly damaged and has corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 10,705 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly damaged and has corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 9,358 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fork stanchion corroded

Offside Front Fork stanchion corroded

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 9,355 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 5,689 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 5,689 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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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LX17 XEN is a 2017 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 8,865 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 LX17 XEN, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX17 XEN registered?

LX17 XEN is a 2017 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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