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GVO 522J

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Cream Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,747 mi
Last recorded3,747 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 522J
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 3,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 3,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 3,024 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 2,561 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 8,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 1,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 1,033 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 198 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 36,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,807 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,748 miles

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

centre stand shaft has nut missing

engine has misfire

Fail 11 Jul 2012 35,741 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

centre stand shaft has nut missing

engine has misfire

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,090 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,619 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,718 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 30,612 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Hexagon?

Based on 5,980 MOT tests across 1,092 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 176
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 84
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 61
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GVO 522J is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Cream with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Hexagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 11,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Hexagon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVO 522J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Hexagon typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Hexagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVO 522J registered?

GVO 522J is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is GVO 522J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 522J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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