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SY51 BYF

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,581 mi
Last recorded13,581 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 BYF
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,978 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 12 May 2006 9,448 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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SY51 BYF is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 11,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY51 BYF, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY51 BYF registered?

SY51 BYF is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is SY51 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 BYF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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