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X899 BPB

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

36,378 mi
Last recorded36,378 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 BPB
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 36,378 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush front forks have slightly worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 36,378 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush front forks have slightly worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 35,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and cracking on side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 34,441 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 33,458 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 32,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 31,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 29,369 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 29,369 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam high beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 27,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,196 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 24,382 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,382 miles

little reserve on rear brake

Pass 8 Feb 2014 19,036 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Lower part of frame rusty

Rear suspension bushes have slight free play

Slight stiffness to rear suspension

Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,728 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Main stand worn

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,158 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 16,158 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 14,869 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,869 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 14,817 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,362 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 9,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 5,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 4,130 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 2,347 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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X899 BPB is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 X899 BPB, 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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X899 BPB is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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