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WK53 EAW

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,331 mi
Last recorded14,331 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 EAW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,331 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 14,331 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 13,620 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2006 7,298 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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WK53 EAW is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WK53 EAW, 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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WK53 EAW is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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