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VK11 NRJ

2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

10,554 mi
Last recorded10,554 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 NRJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2016 10,554 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear hugger mounting screw missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering alignment (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,602 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2015 8,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 May 2014 6,465 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 6,465 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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VK11 NRJ is a 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 10,914 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 VK11 NRJ, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VK11 NRJ is a 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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