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Y726 FTA

2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,575 mi
Last recorded11,575 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 FTA
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 11,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 11,570 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 11,472 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,251 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 9,238 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,997 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 6,994 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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Y726 FTA is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y726 FTA, 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 Y726 FTA registered?

Y726 FTA is a 2001 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y726 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y726 FTA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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