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S733 BTA

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,280 mi
Last recorded24,280 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 BTA
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 24,280 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 12,532 miles

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

rear brake light lens loose

Fail 13 Nov 2014 12,532 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake light lens loose

Pass 10 Jun 2014 12,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,532 miles

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

Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 12,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,396 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 12,387 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 11,460 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 11,455 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 5,770 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 5,627 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 5,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,162 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S733 BTA is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S733 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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S733 BTA is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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