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MX59 BAU

2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,350 mi
Last recorded20,350 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 508,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 BAU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 20,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 18,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 18,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 16,881 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 15,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 13,177 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 13,101 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread not clearly visible and also mishaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

steering has slight movement in upper head bearings

vehicle presented in a muddy condition

Pass 22 Nov 2014 11,097 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 8,811 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 8,776 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 6,338 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 6,338 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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MX59 BAU is a 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 8,820 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 MX59 BAU, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX59 BAU is a 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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