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WK58 BGO

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 BGO
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017

Nearside Front only one light working

Pass 9 Feb 2017 6,958 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 5,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 2,748 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 2,748 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 1,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 1,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 1,440 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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WK58 BGO is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WK58 BGO, 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 WK58 BGO registered?

WK58 BGO is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is WK58 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK58 BGO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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