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P95 VHT

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,591 mi
Last recorded18,591 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 509,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 VHT
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 18,591 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,423 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 17,423 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P95 VHT is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P95 VHT, 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 P95 VHT registered?

P95 VHT is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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