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VU70 UTL

2020 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,325 mi
Last recorded4,325 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Piaggio Typhoon 506,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU70 UTL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 4,325 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 4,325 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose attachment bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 3,199 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 3,190 miles

Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected handlebars are out of line with front wheel (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 2,199 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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VU70 UTL is a 2020 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 6,321 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 VU70 UTL, 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 6 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU70 UTL registered?

VU70 UTL is a 2020 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 December 2020.

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