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WK57 CGU

2007 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,836 mi
Last recorded15,836 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 CGU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 15,836 miles

Centre stand return spring weak.

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

Rear suspension movement slightly stiff.

Speedometer / odometer not recording.

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

VIN plate becoming corroded and difficult to read.

Fail 21 May 2015 15,836 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre stand return spring weak.

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

Rear suspension movement slightly stiff.

Speedometer / odometer not recording.

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

VIN plate becoming corroded and difficult to read.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,604 miles

front brake requires high effort, no bite

Fail 22 Mar 2014 15,603 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

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

front brake requires high effort, no bite

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,798 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,012 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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WK57 CGU is a 2007 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 10,084 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 WK57 CGU, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK57 CGU registered?

WK57 CGU is a 2007 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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