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WV02 FDY

2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,647 mi
Last recorded12,647 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 FDY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,647 miles

gearbox casing bolts missing

Fail 29 Oct 2015 12,647 miles

Front Direction indicators not working and rear (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control (1.3.1a)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure fouling on rear tyre (3.2.A1e)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox casing bolts missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,786 miles

front tyre perished in tread

number plate light not working

slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 Aug 2012 10,786 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

front tyre perished in tread

number plate light not working

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 4,477 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 4,477 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 4,477 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 4,476 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WV02 FDY is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WV02 FDY, 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 WV02 FDY registered?

WV02 FDY is a 2002 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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