Piaggio Typhoon 125
MotorcycleFrom 306 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and steering head bearings have excessive wear or play. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| a throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected | 3 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 25.5% of Typhoon 125 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £66.
Typical mileage
Half of all Typhoon 125s tested had between 6,212 and 15,398 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,082 median miles, the Typhoon 125 has 0.153 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Mp3 | 88.5% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Typhoon 125 MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Typhoon 125 has a 84.6% MOT pass rate based on 306 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Typhoon 125?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Typhoon 125 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Typhoon 125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Typhoon 125 is 10,082 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,212 and 15,398 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.