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Y283 UGO

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,140 mi
Last recorded17,140 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 UGO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 17,140 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 17,140 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

all fairing damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2013 17,140 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

all fairing damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,700 miles

Headlamp a little dim

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,195 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,886 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 20,886 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 19,574 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 19,574 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y283 UGO is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y283 UGO, 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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Y283 UGO is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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