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S530 LNK

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Grey Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,193 mi
Last recorded18,193 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 LNK
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,193 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,490 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 16,455 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre slight mishaped

headlight output poor,reflector detriaoted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 15,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,354 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,959 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 14,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 13,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 10,822 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 23 May 2009 10,822 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 10,714 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,534 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 9,998 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 9,997 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Rear tyre has grooves which indicates rubbing at sometime on another component/object

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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S530 LNK is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Grey with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S530 LNK, 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 S530 LNK registered?

S530 LNK is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S530 LNK safe to buy?

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