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YB03 KZW

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,276 mi
Last recorded25,276 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 KZW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,086 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 23,070 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 22,384 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 22,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 2,238 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,349 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 17,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,401 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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YB03 KZW is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,467 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 YB03 KZW, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YB03 KZW registered?

YB03 KZW is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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