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R989 OCU

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,388 mi
Last recorded12,388 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 OCU
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,388 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 12,388 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,089 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 11,089 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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R989 OCU is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R989 OCU, 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 R989 OCU registered?

R989 OCU is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R989 OCU safe to buy?

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