MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Main beam not working
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Damage to front moulding
Damage to front moulding
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
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W706 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W706 VGT, 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 W706 VGT registered?
W706 VGT is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 17 August 2000.
Is W706 VGT safe to buy?
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