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EU56 LZM

2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,065 mi
Last recorded39,065 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 LZM
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 39,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 39,065 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,011 miles

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 28 Feb 2023 38,910 miles

pin holes in exhaust

Fail 28 Feb 2023 38,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

pin holes in exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,740 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,642 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

frame and suspension quite corroded

very rusty exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit and rusty (1.1.13 (a))

exhaust rusty, may start to leak soon

Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,987 miles

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2018 35,987 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure replaced (1.4.2c)

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,714 miles

seal to fuel filler cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,546 miles

battery loose, cover missing

light aim on lower limit

Fail 11 Mar 2016 33,546 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

battery loose, cover missing

light aim on lower limit

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,351 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,065 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 31,065 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,823 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

speedo not working

Fail 9 Mar 2012 28,845 miles

Battery cover missing

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

L/Hand switchgear slightly loose

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,845 miles

Battery cover missing

L/Hand switchgear slightly loose

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,317 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,921 miles

battery cover missing

o/side rear indicatror lens loose

Fail 4 Mar 2010 25,921 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

battery cover missing

o/side rear indicatror lens loose

Fail 6 Oct 2009 25,899 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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EU56 LZM is a 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 10,764 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 EU56 LZM, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU56 LZM registered?

EU56 LZM is a 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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