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VK11 NRU

2011 Piaggio Typhoon

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,162 mi
Last recorded26,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Typhoon16,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 NRU
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 26,162 miles

NO LIGHTS AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 20 Jun 2025 26,134 miles

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

NO LIGHTS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Oct 2023 24,904 miles

Both tyres under inflated

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 24,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 23,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 19,305 miles

Head bearing notchy

Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,009 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 17,006 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
328
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
Horn not working 11
Direction indicator not working 11
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VK11 NRU is a 2011 Piaggio Typhoon in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Typhoon models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 16,105 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK11 NRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK11 NRU registered?

VK11 NRU is a 2011 Piaggio Typhoon, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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