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AE61 FXC

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

19,865 mi
Last recorded19,865 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 FXC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 19,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 19,865 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NO FRONT MUD GUARD

unable to check front brake fluid

Fail 10 Oct 2025 19,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNABLE TO CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Pass 9 Oct 2024 18,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork tubes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 18,026 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 15,921 miles

Front Tyre perished and cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2021 10,679 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 9,003 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 9,003 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disk bent. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

disk bolt sheared.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 6,640 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 6,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 3,919 miles

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 3,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?

Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
976
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 365
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 342
Direction indicator not working 311
Tyre tread not clearly visible 301
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 294
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AE61 FXC is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 10,162 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 50 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE61 FXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE61 FXC is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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