MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
seat insecure
Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
seat insecure
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE08 LXK is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 9,154 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 AE08 LXK, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AE08 LXK registered?
AE08 LXK is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 20 May 2008.
Is AE08 LXK safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE08 LXK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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