Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 car check
Is the Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 reliable? We analysed 1,375 real MOT tests across 267 vehicles to find out.
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The Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11.
Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 630 | 76.5% | 7,436 | 12,658 | 19,413 |
| 2011 | 681 | 76.1% | 8,848 | 13,302 | 21,908 |
How Long Does a Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 Last?
Based on 267 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 vehicles on UK roads.
Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.5% MOT pass rate from 630 tests
76.1% MOT pass rate from 681 tests
The best year to buy a used Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.5% across 630 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 THIS CAR | 76.6% | 1,375 | 13,036 mi | 15 yrs |
| Piaggio Vespa | 83.8% | 355,016 | 10,772 mi | 30 yrs |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% | 101,622 | 9,391 mi | 29 yrs |
| Piaggio Nrg | 72.9% | 52,129 | 10,153 mi | 27 yrs |
| Hyundai Tucson Crtd Gsi | 72% | 1,064 | 124,009 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.6% across 1,375 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (45 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (35), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (21). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 owner drives around 1,793 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 models stay on UK roads for around 15 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.