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WX59 HKU

2010 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,539 mi
Last recorded22,539 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2010 Piaggio Typhoon 509,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX59 HKU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 22,539 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 22,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 17,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 12 May 2014 17,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 17,521 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 13,287 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 13,260 miles

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

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

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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WX59 HKU is a 2010 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2010 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 9,238 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 WX59 HKU, 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 16 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX59 HKU registered?

WX59 HKU is a 2010 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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