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WR03 YSU

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,774 mi
Last recorded22,774 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 YSU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,774 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 22,764 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,748 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 22,748 miles

Inner Rear Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 19,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,524 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 14,511 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 14,294 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 6,010 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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WR03 YSU is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YSU, 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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WR03 YSU is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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