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P145 VYJ

1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80

Red Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,855 mi
Last recorded12,855 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 808,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 VYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 80
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 12,855 miles

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

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 May 2006 10,068 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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P145 VYJ is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80 in Red 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 P145 VYJ, 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 P145 VYJ registered?

P145 VYJ is a 1997 Piaggio Typhoon 80, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P145 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 VYJ 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.

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