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Y512 HOD

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,187 mi
Last recorded25,187 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 HOD
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 25,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 18,809 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 15,838 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

underside of seat broken around catch , still secure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,889 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 11,864 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

bike was originally an insurance write off , no signs of damage

silencer heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2011 11,649 miles

slight misting on rear shock absorber - slight lack of damping on rear shock absorber - main beam warning light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2011 12,378 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

slight misting on rear shock absorber - slight lack of damping on rear shock absorber - main beam warning light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,222 miles

Fork stansions are rusted

Indicator tell tale is not working(indicators are visible from the riding position)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 12,222 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Fork stansions are rusted

Indicator tell tale is not working(indicators are visible from the riding position)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,821 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,530 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 19 Jul 2007 11,530 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2006 11,072 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 11,072 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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Y512 HOD 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 Y512 HOD, 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 Y512 HOD registered?

Y512 HOD is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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