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LF04 LXT

2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,529 mi
Last recorded8,529 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 LXT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 8,529 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 May 2009 8,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 8,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No Mirrors fitted

Number plate not to 2001 regs.

Engine revs wont come down to a tickover (automatic transmission)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 8,310 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2007 8,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mudguard insecure

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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LF04 LXT is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 11,726 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 LF04 LXT, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF04 LXT registered?

LF04 LXT is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is LF04 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF04 LXT shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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