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WX56 LCY

2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,987 mi
Last recorded14,987 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 LCY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 14,987 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 14,987 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 13,815 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 13,815 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 11,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 10,875 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 10,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 10,865 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 10,865 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 10,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 9,508 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 9,508 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 8,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 7,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,329 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 5,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

engine mount slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2012 5,538 miles

engine mount slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2011 4,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 3,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Oct 2010 36,190 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 2,523 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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WX56 LCY is a 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 10,764 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 WX56 LCY, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX56 LCY registered?

WX56 LCY is a 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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