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WJ55 FPO

2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,213 mi
Last recorded20,213 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 FPO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,213 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 20,213 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,213 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 19,213 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 19,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,498 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 13,395 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2010 8,153 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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WJ55 FPO is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 10,967 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 WJ55 FPO, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ55 FPO registered?

WJ55 FPO is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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