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N820 XUK

1996 Piaggio Typhoon

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,335 mi
Last recorded7,335 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2005
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon13,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 XUK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2005 7,335 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 7,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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N820 XUK is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N820 XUK, 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 N820 XUK registered?

N820 XUK is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N820 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N820 XUK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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