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WK55 AXM

2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

27,259 mi
Last recorded27,259 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 AXM
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2011 27,259 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Race Exhaust Fitted, Not Stamped Or Excessively Noisey!

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,176 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 23,176 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,419 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2009 18,419 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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WK55 AXM is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WK55 AXM, 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 WK55 AXM registered?

WK55 AXM is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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