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WK08 EJO

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,142 mi
Last recorded24,142 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 EJO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 24,142 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 24,028 miles

Tyre is unsuitable Rear tyre fitment ONLY fitted to the front. (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 22,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 20,607 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced headlight pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2020 18,286 miles

Front tyr worn low and uneven and small cracks visable

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 18,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyr worn low and uneven and small cracks visable

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 17,925 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

front tyre worn uneven

slight bind on front brake

Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,854 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

exhaust rusty

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,735 miles

some play in engine mounts

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre perished and worn uneven

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

both mirrors cracked

rear light dim on tickover

slight bind on front brake

Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,033 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

cracks visable on front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,224 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

small cracks on front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,595 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,344 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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WK08 EJO is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WK08 EJO, 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 WK08 EJO registered?

WK08 EJO is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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