Piaggio Typhoon 50
MotorcycleFrom 469 MOT tests. 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, steering head bearings have excessive wear or play and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 16 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 10 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 9 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 6 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 6 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 6 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 17.9% of Typhoon 50 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 £53.
Typical mileage
Half of all Typhoon 50s tested had between 5,766 and 12,371 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,241 median miles, the Typhoon 50 has 0.229 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 50 MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Typhoon 50 has a 76.5% MOT pass rate based on 469 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Typhoon 50?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Typhoon 50 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include steering head bearings have excessive wear or play.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Typhoon 50 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Typhoon 50 is 10,241 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,766 and 12,371 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.