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HV52 RVT

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,711 mi
Last recorded18,711 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 RVT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,711 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre tread slight uneven wear.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,183 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside mirror head loose .small cuts in rear tyre tread . headlamp beam pattern poor .

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,644 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 16,644 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 12,401 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 12,401 miles

Offside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

\\\ rear stan not very good\\\\

Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,217 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 8,192 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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
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HV52 RVT is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,467 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 HV52 RVT, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV52 RVT registered?

HV52 RVT is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 22 February 2003.

Is HV52 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 RVT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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