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RX55 KJF

2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,762 mi
Last recorded16,762 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 KJF
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,762 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 14,776 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 14,776 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 14,744 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,622 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 12,622 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,156 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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RX55 KJF is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 10,967 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 RX55 KJF, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX55 KJF registered?

RX55 KJF is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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