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LJ05 EZU

2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,484 mi
Last recorded22,484 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EZU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2011 22,484 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 22,484 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,484 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,522 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,522 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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LJ05 EZU is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ05 EZU, 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 LJ05 EZU registered?

LJ05 EZU is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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