Piaggio Typhoon 50 (2011)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.4% first-time pass rate

2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 falls just below the UK average pass rate at 77.4% versus 80%, suggesting slightly above-average wear for its age, though the 16.8% dangerous defect rate isn't alarming enough to rule it out as a buyer concern. Median mileage sits at just over 10,600 miles, which is reasonable for a 13-year-old scooter, indicating most examples haven't been thrashed. The average vehicle carries 1.06 failures and 4.3 advisories per test, pointing to minor maintenance issues creeping in rather than catastrophic problems—typical for older small-capacity bikes. Before committing to any used example, have an independent inspection focus on brake wear and steering geometry, as these account for the most common failures across this cohort.

Average reliability 2.6% below UK average
77.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
10,623
typical mileage
6,418–14,875 middle half
16.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.06
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50

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 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 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.

6,418
low mileage
10,623
typical
14,875
high mileage

Half of all 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 vehicles fall between 6,418 and 14,875 miles.

2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).

73 17 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.06
Avg failures per vehicle
4.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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