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P681 BDV

1996 Piaggio Hexagon

Red Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,549 mi
Last recorded4,549 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Hexagon12,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 BDV
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 4,549 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has surface corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 4,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 3,705 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 3,521 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 3,520 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,434 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 3,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 3,247 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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P681 BDV is a 1996 Piaggio Hexagon in Red with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Hexagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 12,801 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 P681 BDV, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Hexagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P681 BDV registered?

P681 BDV is a 1996 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P681 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 BDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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