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WX55 FKP

2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,634 mi
Last recorded11,634 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 FKP
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,082 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 9,429 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 9,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 8,418 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,418 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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WX55 FKP is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 10,967 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 WX55 FKP, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX55 FKP registered?

WX55 FKP is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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