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R498 BLA

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,061 mi
Last recorded16,061 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 BLA
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,061 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 16,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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R498 BLA is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R498 BLA, 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 R498 BLA registered?

R498 BLA is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R498 BLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 BLA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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