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WU52 PVV

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,378 mi
Last recorded16,378 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 PVV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 16,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fairing damaged

no mirrors at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 16,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fairing damaged

no mirrors at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,244 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 11,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 10,025 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,981 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,728 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 6,488 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 5,451 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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WU52 PVV is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,651 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 WU52 PVV, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU52 PVV registered?

WU52 PVV is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is WU52 PVV safe to buy?

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