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W927 SPW

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,930 mi
Last recorded8,930 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW927 SPW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 8,930 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 17,658 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 17,658 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,437 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Stand Slow To Return

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Number Plate Has Honeycomb Backing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 16,435 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

centerstand is retained by bungie cord .

exhaust heat guard missing .

front brake hose pipe bottom ferule corroded .

headlamp main beam tell tale not working .

throttle front brake & o/s mirror handlebar clamp assembly loose .

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,435 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 16,435 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,435 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre Starting To Perish In Tread Area

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

Rear Brake Cable Starting To Seize

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

Throttle Cable Starting To Seize

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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W927 SPW is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black 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 W927 SPW, 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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W927 SPW is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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