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W593 GUM

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW593 GUM
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 May 2014 15,725 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

daytime use only

engine cover missing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,488 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,564 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 23,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,020 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 20,020 miles

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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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W593 GUM is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W593 GUM, 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 W593 GUM registered?

W593 GUM is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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