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YS12 HYL

2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,360 mi
Last recorded23,360 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 5010,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 HYL
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 23,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 23,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 20,864 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 20,106 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 15,222 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 3,364 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?

Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
976
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 365
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 342
Direction indicator not working 311
Tyre tread not clearly visible 301
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 294
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YS12 HYL is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 10,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Typhoon 50 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS12 HYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YS12 HYL is a 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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