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R986 DGX

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Green Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,000 mi
Last recorded2,000 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 DGX
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 2,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 1,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 1,738 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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R986 DGX is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Green with a 176cc 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 R986 DGX, 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 R986 DGX registered?

R986 DGX is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R986 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 DGX 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.

Does R986 DGX have outstanding finance?

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