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WU51 DUA

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,458 mi
Last recorded9,458 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 DUA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 9,458 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 9,175 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 9,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 8,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 8,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 8,716 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 8,499 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 7,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,929 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 21,927 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,415 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,291 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 13,497 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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WU51 DUA is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 11,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU51 DUA, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU51 DUA registered?

WU51 DUA is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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