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W251 PRG

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,340 mi
Last recorded41,340 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 PRG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 41,340 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 41,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,335 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,258 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,258 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,156 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,034 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,697 miles

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,381 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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W251 PRG is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W251 PRG, 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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What year was W251 PRG registered?

W251 PRG is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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