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X859 VHK

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,604 mi
Last recorded18,604 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 VHK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 18,604 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front tyre slightly perrished.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,604 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front tyre slightly perrished.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 12,392 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2009 12,392 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,908 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 13,985 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 13,984 miles

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

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

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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X859 VHK is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 12,482 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 X859 VHK, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X859 VHK is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X859 VHK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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