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WU51 SWK

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,806 mi
Last recorded22,806 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 SWK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,806 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 16,865 miles

battery flat

Fail 6 Aug 2010 16,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,386 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 13,386 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,366 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 9,184 miles

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.

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 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.

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