Piaggio Typhoon 125 (2003)
2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125
CarHunch analysed 459 real MOT records for the 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125 is a significantly weaker MOT performer than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 42.5% against the typical 80%. At 6.8% dangerous defects, this scooter doesn't present an unusual safety risk, but the low pass rate signals persistent reliability issues that buyers should take seriously.
The median mileage of 10,904 is modest for a 21-year-old machine, yet these bikes still rack up an average of 0.65 failures and 1.4 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear is catching up fast. If you're considering one, budget for regular maintenance and plan a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on brake systems, electrics, and exhaust—the typical weak points on aging scooters.
What to check before buying a 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125 vehicles fall between 5,931 and 16,453 miles.
2003 Piaggio Typhoon 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
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