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W763 RLJ

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,720 mi
Last recorded20,720 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW763 RLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 20,720 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 7 May 2013 20,720 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

number plate light not working

Pass 10 May 2012 17,146 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 17,146 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

front brake lever a bit loose on handlebars.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,392 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 10,392 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 5,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 4,586 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 3,052 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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W763 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W763 RLJ, 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 W763 RLJ registered?

W763 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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