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YN58 CVU

2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,365 mi
Last recorded12,365 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 509,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 CVU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 12,365 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 12,365 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 9,888 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 9,888 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,873 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 8,873 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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YN58 CVU is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YN58 CVU, 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 YN58 CVU registered?

YN58 CVU is a 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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