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P42 LOT

1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,880 mi
Last recorded3,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 509,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 LOT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 3,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 3,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 2,688 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 2,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 1,861 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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P42 LOT is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 9,074 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 P42 LOT, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P42 LOT registered?

P42 LOT is a 1996 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 23 November 1996.

Is P42 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 LOT shows 5 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 P42 LOT have outstanding finance?

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