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Y453 MBV

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,044 mi
Last recorded13,044 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 MBV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight damage front fairing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,964 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 10,955 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,981 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,327 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 1,329 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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Y453 MBV is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y453 MBV, 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 Y453 MBV registered?

Y453 MBV is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y453 MBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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