CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ08 CUW

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,020 mi
Last recorded10,020 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CUW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2013 10,020 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 10,020 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 9,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,287 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 8,287 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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
Full Piaggio Typhoon 50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ08 CUW is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ08 CUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ08 CUW?

You can check the full history of FJ08 CUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ08 CUW registered?

FJ08 CUW is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is FJ08 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 CUW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ08 CUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ08 CUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.