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S651 BTA

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Green Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

22,910 mi
Last recorded22,910 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 BTA
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,910 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 22,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,904 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Oct 2016 22,904 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,477 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 22,477 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 20,562 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Nov 2014 20,562 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,733 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Oct 2013 17,733 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,165 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 16,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,046 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 13,046 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,137 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Nov 2010 11,101 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 11,075 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 1,062 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 1,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 10,604 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 10,473 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 8,325 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 8,325 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 7,350 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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S651 BTA is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Green with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 S651 BTA, 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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S651 BTA is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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