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Y385 TGO

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Orange Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,141 mi
Last recorded18,141 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 TGO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 18,141 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 18,141 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 17,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 16,814 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 13,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 12,734 miles

Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2015 12,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,334 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 10,334 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 9,737 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 8,949 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 8,949 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,080 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,218 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 7,216 miles

Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones (1.7.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 3,400 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 2,129 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 2,129 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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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Y385 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Orange with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y385 TGO, 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 Y385 TGO registered?

Y385 TGO is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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