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N457 VEP

1996 Piaggio Typhoon

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,236 mi
Last recorded16,236 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon13,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 VEP
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 16,236 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,227 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 16,227 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 16,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,160 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,157 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 16,157 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,112 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 16,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,747 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 15,747 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
Horn not working 11
Direction indicator not working 11
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N457 VEP is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Typhoon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 13,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Typhoon fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N457 VEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N457 VEP registered?

N457 VEP is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N457 VEP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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