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YJ61 RVF

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,886 mi
Last recorded20,886 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 RVF
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 20,886 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Panel lose

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 17,003 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 17,003 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 14,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 14,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 14,898 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 14,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2016 14,897 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 13,547 miles

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

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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YJ61 RVF is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 10,162 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 YJ61 RVF, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ61 RVF registered?

YJ61 RVF is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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