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LK12 DCF

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,384 mi
Last recorded12,384 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 12513,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 DCF
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 12,384 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 12,384 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 12,384 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 12,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 12,384 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 12,384 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 12,384 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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LK12 DCF is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LK12 DCF, 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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What year was LK12 DCF registered?

LK12 DCF is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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