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HX53 KLV

2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,438 mi
Last recorded3,438 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KLV
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 3,438 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 3,432 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,116 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 14,111 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front brake poor in operation

Pass 3 May 2013 14,062 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 2 May 2013 14,053 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,178 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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HX53 KLV is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HX53 KLV, 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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HX53 KLV is a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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