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Y404 GTC

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,084 mi
Last recorded32,084 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 GTC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,084 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,084 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 31,425 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,425 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008
Fail 4 Oct 2008 27,248 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,577 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 7,585 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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Y404 GTC is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y404 GTC, 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 Y404 GTC registered?

Y404 GTC is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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