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X501 LPV

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,221 mi
Last recorded15,221 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 LPV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,221 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

no mirrors fitted to machine at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2014 15,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 8,339 miles

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,450 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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X501 LPV is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X501 LPV, 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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What year was X501 LPV registered?

X501 LPV is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 4 November 2000.

Is X501 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 LPV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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