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WA04 VGV

2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,459 mi
Last recorded7,459 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 VGV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 7,459 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 7,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 7,277 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 7,277 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,126 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 17,191 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 17,191 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,671 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 14,668 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,779 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 5,716 miles

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

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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WA04 VGV is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 11,726 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 WA04 VGV, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA04 VGV registered?

WA04 VGV is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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