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P297 WNP

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Yellow Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,458 mi
Last recorded11,458 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 808,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 WNP
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 11,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 11,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 11,034 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 10,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 10,685 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 10,510 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,245 miles

Oil leak

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

left indacator tell tail not working but can see indicator flashing

main beam tell tail light does not work

posssible fuel leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 9,893 miles

Highbeam warning lamp not working

Nearside indicator warning lamp not working,but indicator can be seen from riding position

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,893 miles

Highbeam warning lamp not working

Nearside indicator warning lamp not working,but indicator can be seen from riding position

Oil leak

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,990 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 8,990 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P297 WNP is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Yellow with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 8,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P297 WNP, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P297 WNP is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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