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WK08 EBC

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,971 mi
Last recorded25,971 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 EBC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 25,971 miles

Front brake disc light corosion

Front some corosion on front fork casings

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear brake lever long travel

Rear tyre small cracks visable

corosion on frame

Pass 5 Jul 2022 23,494 miles

Front forks slight corosion greased

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 23,483 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Forks slightly corroded Greased (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 21,443 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension has stiffness in operation

Fail 20 Mar 2021 21,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension has stiffness in operation

Fail 6 Mar 2021 21,442 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension stiff

Pass 2 Apr 2019 19,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 19,643 miles

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected handlebar misalighnment (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,912 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 16,011 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 14,544 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 12,709 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 10,273 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 8,924 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 6,719 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WK08 EBC is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK08 EBC, 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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WK08 EBC is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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