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VU02 YWY

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,259 mi
Last recorded11,259 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YWY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 10,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 9,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,010 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 9,010 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,977 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 6,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 4,302 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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VU02 YWY is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VU02 YWY, 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 VU02 YWY registered?

VU02 YWY is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is VU02 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 YWY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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