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P540 UHY

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Red Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,288 mi
Last recorded12,288 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 808,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 UHY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,288 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 12,287 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 10,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,333 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P540 UHY is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Red with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P540 UHY, 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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What year was P540 UHY registered?

P540 UHY is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P540 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 UHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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