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Y594 NHK

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,547 mi
Last recorded18,547 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY594 NHK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,547 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front. (2.3.3)

exhaust is slightly noisey.

rear brake requires adjustment.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 26,272 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight switch wired wrong way round high is low and low is high

Fail 6 Sep 2013 26,967 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlight switch wired wrong way round high is low and low is high

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,767 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 24,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,685 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,840 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2009 17,485 miles

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

Rear tyre cracking between the tried

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,945 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,712 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 11,693 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,086 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 8,743 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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Y594 NHK is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y594 NHK, 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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Y594 NHK is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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