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AJ12 NFN

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,441 mi
Last recorded28,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NFN
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 28,441 miles

Front Brake excessively binding front brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front forks seized (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play front upper steering head loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick front brake pads (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible rear tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 25,988 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect rear shock has reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 25,988 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel no rear brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect rear shock has reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 23,092 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 23,086 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 23,086 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 19,513 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 19,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 18,539 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 16,858 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion chrome pitting on sanctions (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 7,187 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 7,187 miles

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

Front suspension offside and nearside lower stanchions corroded and pitted.

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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AJ12 NFN is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AJ12 NFN, 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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AJ12 NFN is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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