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W517 RRB

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 RRB
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009

Body work in very poor condition and repaired with duct tape

Indicators removed

back footrests removed

fly wheel cover missing

play in front fork lower bushes

slight play in rear wheel bearing

speedo missing

throttle cable broken

Fail 22 Oct 2009

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

back footrests removed

fly wheel cover missing

play in front fork lower bushes

slight play in rear wheel bearing

speedo missing

throttle cable broken

Pass 22 Oct 2008

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

no clocks fitted at time of test

no indicators fittsd at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2008

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

no clocks fitted at time of test

no indicators fittsd at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 3,949 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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W517 RRB is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W517 RRB, 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 W517 RRB registered?

W517 RRB is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W517 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 RRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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