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Y708 CGT

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,745 mi
Last recorded14,745 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 CGT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 14,745 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 14,729 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,478 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 11,472 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

vehicle on seriosly damaged list

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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Y708 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y708 CGT, 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 Y708 CGT registered?

Y708 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y708 CGT safe to buy?

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