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Y187 GTT

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,785 mi
Last recorded23,785 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 GTT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,785 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 23,785 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 23,780 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,911 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 20,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,201 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 17,153 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,227 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,378 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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Y187 GTT is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 11,678 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 Y187 GTT, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y187 GTT is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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