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FJ62 BCX

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,911 mi
Last recorded27,911 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 BCX
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 27,911 miles

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

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

body plastic panels lose

Pass 8 May 2024 21,362 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 17,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 25,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 25,475 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,475 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 25,475 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2016 25,475 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,475 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 125?

Based on 12,462 MOT tests across 2,869 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
818
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 350
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 216
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 200
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 197
suspension bush has excessive free play 181
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FJ62 BCX is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 13,066 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ62 BCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FJ62 BCX is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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