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YX03 HCV

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,147 mi
Last recorded24,147 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HCV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 24,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 23,633 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 18,002 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 17,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 16,445 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 15,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 15,573 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 14,871 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2013 13,165 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 13,156 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,234 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,261 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 11,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 9,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,635 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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YX03 HCV is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX03 HCV, 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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YX03 HCV is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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