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W248 EGC

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,076 mi
Last recorded30,076 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 EGC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 30,076 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 30,076 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 30,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,076 miles

Brake cable corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,076 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

RH Mirror housing loose

Rear brake cable adjuster seized

Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,076 miles

Main beam warning light is illuminating when dip beam is selected

Throttle is a bit stiff

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,076 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 30,076 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,655 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 29,655 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,017 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,017 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,643 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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W248 EGC is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 W248 EGC, 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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W248 EGC is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W248 EGC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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