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T54 LJW

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,517 mi
Last recorded10,517 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT54 LJW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 10,517 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2014 20,026 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,221 miles

front brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,221 miles

front pads very low . rear tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Mar 2009 17,221 miles

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

front pads very low . rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,297 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 15,297 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 8,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 8,214 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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T54 LJW is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 T54 LJW, 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.

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T54 LJW is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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