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WA51 RSY

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,186 mi
Last recorded26,186 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 RSY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,186 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 26,174 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning not working on main beam and indicators (1.5.2)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 22,830 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 18,784 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 18,784 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 15,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 5,545 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 418 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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WA51 RSY is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 11,678 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 WA51 RSY, 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 25 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 WA51 RSY registered?

WA51 RSY is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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