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LJ08 WPZ

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,469 mi
Last recorded16,469 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WPZ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,072 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 10,477 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,280 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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 WPZ is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

LJ08 WPZ is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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