MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
rear tyre side wall cracking
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
rear tyre side wall cracking
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
battery flat
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
battery flat
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)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WU51 SWK is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 WU51 SWK, 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 SWK registered?
WU51 SWK is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 30 October 2001.
Is WU51 SWK safe to buy?
The MOT history for WU51 SWK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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