MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,053 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Upper this bike was tested with the lights masked up
Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Centre Rear Lower Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake rear brake sticking on (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Hexagon?
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R242 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R242 FGN, 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.
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What year was R242 FGN registered?
R242 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 12 January 1998.
Is R242 FGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 FGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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