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RY02 YLO

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,311 mi
Last recorded16,311 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 YLO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 16,311 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 16,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 163,114 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,131 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 15,131 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 15,029 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 13,068 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 10,816 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,037 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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RY02 YLO is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,651 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 RY02 YLO, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY02 YLO registered?

RY02 YLO is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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