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W422 UTT

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

16,726 mi
Last recorded16,726 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 UTT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 16,726 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 16,718 miles

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 15,457 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 15,457 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2019 15,446 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 12,690 miles

Forks slightly corroded both (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 12,690 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Forks slightly corroded both (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front forks sticky action

Front tyre flat

Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,323 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 23,323 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 22,464 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 22,464 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,208 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 14,498 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear shock is overdamped

Fail 3 Jan 2014 14,498 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear shock is overdamped

Fail 21 Feb 2013 16,456 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,635 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 12,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 5,742 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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W422 UTT is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W422 UTT, 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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W422 UTT is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W422 UTT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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