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YN08 SYH

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,627 mi
Last recorded26,627 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 SYH
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 26,627 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket bolt not tight (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied Lever broken at end (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lens slightly dis-coloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Indicator lens missing - lamp unit loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2017 16,097 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,270 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,024 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 1,239 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 1,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,878 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 SYH 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 75%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

YN08 SYH is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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