MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MX59 BAU registered?
MX59 BAU is a 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 20 November 2009.
Is MX59 BAU safe to buy?
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