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WR03 USE

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,922 mi
Last recorded19,922 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 USE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 19,922 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 19,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 19,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 19,922 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,889 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,889 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 12,953 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 May 2006 12,953 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

was unable to carry out headlight aim test.

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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WR03 USE 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 WR03 USE, 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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What year was WR03 USE registered?

WR03 USE is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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