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FX05 HRF

2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,795 mi
Last recorded26,795 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 HRF
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 26,795 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front Forks do not Compress. (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,288 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,288 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 12 May 2011 20,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 16,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,715 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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FX05 HRF is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 10,967 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 FX05 HRF, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX05 HRF registered?

FX05 HRF is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FX05 HRF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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