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PF04 VAY

2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,436 mi
Last recorded15,436 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 5011,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 VAY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,436 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 15,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 15,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

damage to front fairing

indicator tail tells not working but can see indicators

rh mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,974 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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PF04 VAY is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 11,726 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 PF04 VAY, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PF04 VAY registered?

PF04 VAY is a 2004 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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