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VX04 HNB

2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,228 mi
Last recorded12,228 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 HNB
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,228 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 12,228 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,015 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,634 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,230 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 2 Mar 2009 7,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2008 5,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 5,853 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Jan 2007 4,044 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear tyre had a nail in it. Removed and puncture repaired

Pass 11 Jan 2007 4,044 miles

Rear tyre had a nail in it. Removed and puncture repaired

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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VX04 HNB is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 11,726 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 VX04 HNB, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX04 HNB registered?

VX04 HNB is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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