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X48 BTA

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,409 mi
Last recorded38,409 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 BTA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 38,409 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,408 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 38,408 miles

Rear suspension has reduced damping effect

Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,489 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 35,489 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,422 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 34,419 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,908 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,654 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 23,630 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,618 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,746 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 16,746 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 10,764 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 10,764 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (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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X48 BTA is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X48 BTA, 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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X48 BTA is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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