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HG61 THZ

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,699 mi
Last recorded1,699 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 THZ
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 1,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 1,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 1,698 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 1,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 1,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 1,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 1,653 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 1,653 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 661 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 596 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 537 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 493 miles

battery flat idle raised to do light check

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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HG61 THZ 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG61 THZ, 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 HG61 THZ registered?

HG61 THZ is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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