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W597 WGT

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,984 mi
Last recorded2,984 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 WGT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 2,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 2,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 2,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 2,779 miles

Seat secured in closed position with bungee strap

Pass 28 Jul 2022 2,745 miles

Seat secured in closed position with bungee strap

Pass 6 Aug 2021 2,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 2,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 2,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 2,318 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 2,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 2,187 miles

electric start not working

Pass 24 Jul 2015 2,124 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 2,124 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 2,091 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 2,091 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Battery flat

Pass 15 Jul 2013 2,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 1,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 1,856 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 1,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 1,754 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 1,754 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 1,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 1,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 1,670 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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W597 WGT is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W597 WGT, 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 W597 WGT registered?

W597 WGT is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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