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DK12 AVE

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,985 mi
Last recorded11,985 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY1112,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 AVE
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125 MY11
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 11,985 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 11,985 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,985 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

lower bolt missing from exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2017 11,985 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

registration plate damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2017 11,985 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

registration plate damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2016 11,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 3,112 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,112 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11?

Based on 1,375 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
1,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
suspension bush has excessive free play 16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
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DK12 AVE is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 12,658 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 125 MY11 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK12 AVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK12 AVE is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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