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WX05 HGC

2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

5,143 mi
Last recorded5,143 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 HGC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 5,143 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))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No Mirrors are fitted

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 10,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No Mirrors are fitted

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

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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WX05 HGC is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 10,967 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 WX05 HGC, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX05 HGC registered?

WX05 HGC is a 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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