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VX51 EXZ

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,264 mi
Last recorded18,264 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 18,264 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 18,264 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 15,415 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,415 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,848 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,725 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 10,446 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,037 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,940 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 7,412 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 4,614 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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VX51 EXZ is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 11,678 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 VX51 EXZ, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 EXZ registered?

VX51 EXZ is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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