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R712 MFE

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,800 mi
Last recorded10,800 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 MFE
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 10,800 miles

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

engine mount bushes have slight free play

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,056 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 17,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R712 MFE is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R712 MFE, 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 R712 MFE registered?

R712 MFE is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R712 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 MFE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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