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WF02 BTU

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,109 mi
Last recorded25,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 BTU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 25,109 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

front tyre side wall has small cuts in it

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,826 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 18,826 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 14,615 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 14,615 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear 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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WF02 BTU is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,651 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 WF02 BTU, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF02 BTU registered?

WF02 BTU is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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The MOT history for WF02 BTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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