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YN08 SYG

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,650 mi
Last recorded3,650 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 SYG
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 3,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 3,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 3,669 miles

Front fairing damaged

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion x2 (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 2,545 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 2,545 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 1,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 1,541 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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YN08 SYG is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YN08 SYG, 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 YN08 SYG registered?

YN08 SYG is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YN08 SYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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