MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp No hi beam (4.2.3 (b))
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Exhaust Mount Has 1 Bolt Missing
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Handlebar Panel Slightly Insecure
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Exhaust Mount Has 1 Bolt Missing
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Handlebar Panel Slightly Insecure
Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Lower Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ08 LYK is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 9,154 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 LJ08 LYK, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LJ08 LYK registered?
LJ08 LYK is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 25 March 2008.
Is LJ08 LYK safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ08 LYK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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