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N493 HPP

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Yellow Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,641 mi
Last recorded11,641 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 807,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 HPP
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,641 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 11,641 miles

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 80?

Based on 531 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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N493 HPP is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Yellow with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 7,307 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 80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N493 HPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N493 HPP registered?

N493 HPP is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N493 HPP safe to buy?

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