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VO68 BFE

2018 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,995 mi
Last recorded14,995 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Typhoon 508,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO68 BFE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 14,995 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Mudguard damaged but not insecure.

Fail 26 Nov 2022 14,705 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Lower stand not fitted correctly, bolt missing

Pass 11 Dec 2021 8,506 miles

Forks slightly corroded both legs slightly pitted (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 8,506 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play head stock bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Forks slightly corroded both legs slightly pitted (2.2.2 (d) (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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VO68 BFE is a 2018 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 8,186 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 VO68 BFE, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VO68 BFE is a 2018 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 13 October 2018.

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