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W103 YER

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,820 mi
Last recorded20,820 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 YER
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 20,820 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced head set top slightly loose (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose has had a repair (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 20,814 miles

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

Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced head set top loose (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,852 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021
Fail 5 Jul 2021

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2019
Fail 29 Jun 2019

Rear Fuel cap leaking replace missing seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced broken with sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjust rear brake cable (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working front brake switch suspect (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake switch/lever not returning (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 3,715 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 3,691 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light from front brake control (1.3.1b)

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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W103 YER is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 12,482 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 W103 YER, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W103 YER is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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