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VX51 LYG

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,240 mi
Last recorded18,240 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LYG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 18,240 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 18,240 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 17,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 10,682 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,306 miles

Rear tyre has small nail in it.

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 LYG is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

VX51 LYG is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VX51 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 LYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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