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BX12 HFK

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,341 mi
Last recorded23,341 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 HFK
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 23,341 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 23,341 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 22,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 19,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 19,962 miles

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

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

Over-mitts have potential to interfere with brake lights

Pass 1 Apr 2022 18,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 15,834 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 15,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 14,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 11,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 9,108 miles

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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BX12 HFK is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX12 HFK, 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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What year was BX12 HFK registered?

BX12 HFK is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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