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P856 OBY

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,871 mi
Last recorded1,871 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 OBY
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2023 1,871 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 1,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 1,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 1,604 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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P856 OBY is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P856 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 P856 OBY registered?

P856 OBY is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P856 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 OBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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