MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
exhaust silensor sticks out past rear wheel
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
exhaust silensor sticks out past rear wheel
Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y429 FOD is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y429 FOD, 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 Y429 FOD registered?
Y429 FOD is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 26 April 2001.
Is Y429 FOD safe to buy?
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