Piaggio Typhoon 50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Piaggio Typhoon 50 reliable? We analysed 17,700 real MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles to find out.
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The Piaggio Typhoon 50 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. and direction indicator not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio Typhoon 50.
Piaggio Typhoon 50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Piaggio Typhoon 50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Piaggio Typhoon 50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Piaggio Typhoon 50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Piaggio Typhoon 50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Piaggio Typhoon 50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Piaggio Typhoon 50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Piaggio Typhoon 50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Piaggio Typhoon 50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio Typhoon 50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 85.7% | 3,145 | 5,431 | 7,978 |
| 2020 | 145 | 79.3% | 3,199 | 6,321 | 8,948 |
| 2019 | 195 | 86.2% | 5,286 | 8,446 | 12,394 |
| 2018 | 128 | 78.1% | 4,741 | 8,186 | 11,359 |
| 2017 | 257 | 76.7% | 6,203 | 8,865 | 13,332 |
| 2016 | 281 | 77.9% | 5,692 | 9,207 | 13,484 |
| 2015 | 341 | 80.4% | 8,576 | 12,543 | 15,951 |
| 2014 | 174 | 79.3% | 6,264 | 9,355 | 13,699 |
| 2013 | 275 | 76.7% | 6,255 | 9,734 | 14,628 |
| 2012 | 526 | 77.0% | 5,996 | 10,162 | 14,180 |
| 2011 | 613 | 79.1% | 6,465 | 10,914 | 16,942 |
| 2010 | 596 | 77.0% | 5,545 | 9,238 | 14,111 |
| 2009 | 740 | 75.9% | 5,510 | 8,820 | 15,648 |
| 2008 | 465 | 76.8% | 4,859 | 9,154 | 13,835 |
| 2007 | 555 | 78.6% | 6,552 | 10,084 | 14,976 |
| 2006 | 701 | 76.6% | 7,160 | 10,764 | 16,384 |
| 2005 | 950 | 71.8% | 6,547 | 10,967 | 16,810 |
| 2004 | 1,291 | 72.7% | 6,864 | 11,726 | 17,486 |
| 2003 | 1,969 | 75.2% | 6,166 | 10,467 | 16,956 |
| 2002 | 1,085 | 75.2% | 6,188 | 10,651 | 16,378 |
How Long Does a Piaggio Typhoon 50 Last?
Based on 3,745 Piaggio Typhoon 50 vehicles on UK roads.
Piaggio Typhoon 50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio Typhoon 50 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 50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.2% MOT pass rate from 195 tests
64.2% MOT pass rate from 67 tests
The best year to buy a used Piaggio Typhoon 50 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.2% across 195 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.2% — 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 50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio Typhoon 50 THIS CAR | 75.4% | 17,700 | 10,446 mi | 31 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 |
| Jaguar F-pace Rdynamic S D MHEV AWD A | 88.7% | 5,705 | 32,880 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio Typhoon 50 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Piaggio Typhoon 50Should you buy a used Piaggio Typhoon 50?
The Piaggio Typhoon 50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.4% across 17,700 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 50 are headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (365 recorded failures), suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (342), and direction indicator not working (311). 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.
A typical Piaggio Typhoon 50 owner drives around 976 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 50 models stay on UK roads for around 31 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.