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P172 VTC

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,532 mi
Last recorded9,532 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 VTC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2007 9,532 miles

throtle cable excisive free play

Pass 12 Dec 2005 6,202 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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P172 VTC is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 9,405 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P172 VTC, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P172 VTC registered?

P172 VTC is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P172 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 VTC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P172 VTC have outstanding finance?

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