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R714 ULE

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,425 mi
Last recorded20,425 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 ULE
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,425 miles

front suspension guard damaged

rear number plate blemished

Fail 16 Oct 2008 20,425 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front suspension guard damaged

rear number plate blemished

Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,285 miles

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 17,249 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2007 10,241 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 3,936 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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R714 ULE is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R714 ULE, 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 R714 ULE registered?

R714 ULE is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R714 ULE safe to buy?

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