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Y429 OEE

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,853 mi
Last recorded12,853 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 OEE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,853 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 12,836 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,828 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 12,828 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 12,828 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,828 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 11,721 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 9,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,055 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,792 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 7,792 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 6,358 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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Y429 OEE is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OEE, 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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Y429 OEE is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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