Piaggio Typhoon
Real ownership data from 16,466 UK Typhoon motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Typhoon problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 26.4% |
| Brakes | major | 13% |
| Frame and structure | major | 11.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 9.2% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 7.1% |
| Electrical | user entered | 4.9% |
| Suspension | major | 4.8% |
| Corrosion | fail | 4.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
Typhoon mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 | 5,965 mi | 1,526 | 81.82% |
| 2020 | 85 | 4,766 mi | 1,162 | 76.47% |
| 2019 | 83 | 6,602 mi | 1,492 | 82.38% |
| 2018 | 51 | 6,736 mi | 1,474 | 74.55% |
| 2017 | 169 | 8,738 mi | 1,189 | 75.23% |
| 2016 | 226 | 9,500 mi | 1,620 | 74.41% |
| 2015 | 268 | 10,026 mi | 1,761 | 78.13% |
| 2014 | 275 | 10,626 mi | 1,642 | 74.64% |
| 2013 | 346 | 10,015 mi | 1,467 | 75.82% |
| 2012 | 590 | 10,670 mi | 1,596 | 73.48% |
| 2011 | 485 | 11,199 mi | 1,538 | 73.02% |
| 2010 | 156 | 8,488 mi | 1,183 | 73.04% |
| 2009 | 191 | 8,758 mi | 1,384 | 69.7% |
| 2008 | 137 | 9,328 mi | 1,508 | 72.35% |
| 2007 | 185 | 9,617 mi | 1,731 | 75.16% |
| 2006 | 237 | 9,331 mi | 926 | 71.16% |
| 2005 | 372 | 8,111 mi | 1,596 | 65.23% |
| 2004 | 477 | 9,641 mi | 1,844 | 65.94% |
| 2003 | 1,095 | 9,445 mi | 1,581 | 71.1% |
| 2002 | 1,072 | 9,476 mi | 1,266 | 71.58% |
Typhoon questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio Typhoon?
Across 16,466 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (26.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (13% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (11.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio Typhoon?
The median Piaggio Typhoon in the UK has covered 9,784 miles, and typically rides about 1,199 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,900 and 15,148 miles.
Is the Piaggio Typhoon reliable?
71.49% of Piaggio Typhoon MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 16,466 Piaggio Typhoon motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.