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WK02 XHV

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,900 mi
Last recorded30,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 XHV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,900 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 30,850 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,898 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 28,877 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

rea brake efficiency low, wet road so wheel lock up

rear brake lever slow to return fully

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,854 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 24,755 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 19,025 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

speedo not working

Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,962 miles

number plate light not working

steering rubbing slightly on rh lock

throttle slightly slow return

Fail 19 Jul 2010 18,866 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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 Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

number plate light not working

rear brake arm not fully releasing but brake not binding; brake light staying on.

steering rubbing slightly on rh lock

throttle slightly slow return

Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,519 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,336 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,983 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 5,983 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 4,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 2,910 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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WK02 XHV is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK02 XHV, 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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WK02 XHV is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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