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LK55 ECE

2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,129 mi
Last recorded4,129 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 ECE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 4,129 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 4,129 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 4,129 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 4,120 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 4,129 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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LK55 ECE is a 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 10,764 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 LK55 ECE, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK55 ECE registered?

LK55 ECE is a 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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