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WA51 RYV

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,528 mi
Last recorded27,528 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 RYV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,528 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,412 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,163 miles

Handlebars are not aligned with the front wheel.

Indicators flash fast as battery is flat.

Pass 26 May 2011

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars not straight to wheel

high beam warning light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,232 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,435 miles

Inner Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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 RYV is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

WA51 RYV is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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