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WA54 BYD

2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,581 mi
Last recorded23,581 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 BYD
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,581 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

engine cover loose

nearside rear indicator damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2014 12,574 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine cover loose

nearside rear indicator damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,229 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 21,229 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,987 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 18,137 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 18,066 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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WA54 BYD is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 WA54 BYD, 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 WA54 BYD registered?

WA54 BYD is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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