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AE12 BZW

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

35,721 mi
Last recorded35,721 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY1112,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 BZW
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125 MY11
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 35,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 35,721 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 34,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 34,190 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 33,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 33,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 32,074 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 32,074 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,661 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 28,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,426 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 19,560 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 May 2015 19,560 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11?

Based on 1,375 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
1,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
suspension bush has excessive free play 16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
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AE12 BZW is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 12,658 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 125 MY11 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 BZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE12 BZW is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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