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R472 ULU

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Black Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,875 mi
Last recorded2,875 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 808,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 ULU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 2,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Oct 2015 2,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 20 miles

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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R472 ULU is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Black with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 R472 ULU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R472 ULU registered?

R472 ULU is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R472 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 ULU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R472 ULU have outstanding finance?

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