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X174 AKW

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,584 mi
Last recorded18,584 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 AKW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 18,584 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,439 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre starting to crack/perish

inlet manifold starting to crack/perish

rear brake cable has no more adjustment

Fail 29 Oct 2012 15,439 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both tyres flat at start of test corrected

exhaust manifold has a loose nut still secure

front tyre starting to crack/perish

headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working

inlet manifold starting to crack/perish

Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,295 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 12,295 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,589 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 10,589 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 10,435 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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X174 AKW is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 12,482 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 X174 AKW, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X174 AKW is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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