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AE08 LXT

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,563 mi
Last recorded4,563 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 LXT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2019 4,563 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 4,559 miles

Front brake lever damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 4,559 miles

Front very slight brake bind

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear brake lever end missing

slight panel damage

Pass 9 Nov 2016 4,559 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 4,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 4,559 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

exhaust smokey

Pass 25 Sep 2013 3,902 miles

tip broken off rear lever control

Pass 25 Sep 2012 2,964 miles

slight body damage to trims

slight squeek front pads

Pass 26 Sep 2011 1,588 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

exhaust rusty

slight damage to bike plastic panels

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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AE08 LXT is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AE08 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

AE08 LXT is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is AE08 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 LXT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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