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Y228 TGN

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,743 mi
Last recorded10,743 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 TGN
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 10,743 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2012 9,593 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 9,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,597 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,305 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,526 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,647 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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Y228 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y228 TGN, 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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What year was Y228 TGN registered?

Y228 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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