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P854 OBY

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,150 mi
Last recorded10,150 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 OBY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,150 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 10,071 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 10,234 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 9,891 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,361 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 9,361 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 9,116 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 9,116 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,300 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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P854 OBY is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 P854 OBY, 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.

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What year was P854 OBY registered?

P854 OBY is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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