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Y429 FOD

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,694 mi
Last recorded29,694 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 FOD
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,694 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 29,694 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,694 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 29,694 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2010 27,059 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,211 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

exhaust silensor sticks out past rear wheel

Fail 16 Mar 2009 24,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,048 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 23,048 miles

Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 19,693 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 19,693 miles

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)

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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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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.

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