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LJ08 LYK

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

18,622 mi
Last recorded18,622 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LYK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 18,622 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 18,622 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 18,922 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 18,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 18,622 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 18,622 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,622 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 18,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 18,588 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 18,270 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 18,270 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 17,448 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 17,359 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 16,743 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 16,743 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,182 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 15,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,283 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 11,217 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,217 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,279 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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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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LJ08 LYK is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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