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WK52 WVW

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,605 mi
Last recorded33,605 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 WVW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,605 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 33,605 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 33,605 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Corner Of Number Plate Broken Off!

Front Tyre Extremly Perished On Side Walls!

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,605 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

battery insecure

front tyre perished slightly

main beam tell tale inoperative

main stand badly bent

Fail 13 Oct 2009 33,605 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

battery insecure

front tyre perished slightly

main beam tell tale inoperative

main stand badly bent

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,508 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,175 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,724 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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WK52 WVW is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,467 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 WK52 WVW, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK52 WVW is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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