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GX55 ECE

2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,516 mi
Last recorded23,516 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 ECE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,516 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,346 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front forks have slight movement in bushes.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 19,346 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front forks have slight movement in bushes.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,406 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 11,405 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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GX55 ECE is a 2005 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 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 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 GX55 ECE, 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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GX55 ECE is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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