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R638 DVF

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,468 mi
Last recorded18,468 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 DVF
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2010 18,468 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 18,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,652 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 17,652 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,749 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,131 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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R638 DVF is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R638 DVF, 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 R638 DVF registered?

R638 DVF is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R638 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 DVF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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