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W403 BEC

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,629 mi
Last recorded10,629 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 BEC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,629 miles

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

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 10,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,098 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 9,098 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 7,375 miles

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

centre stand not secure

Fail 6 Jun 2007 7,357 miles

Inner Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Inner Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

centre stand not secure

Pass 10 Mar 2006 4,410 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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W403 BEC is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W403 BEC, 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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W403 BEC is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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