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S979 RKM

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

30,217 mi
Last recorded30,217 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Hexagon11,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 RKM
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 30,217 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 30,213 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear tyre

Headlamp light intensity reduced reflector defective (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear tyre is flat and will not hold air, suspect inner tube is defective

Pass 7 Dec 2020 29,711 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 29,711 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 29,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,254 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 28,878 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 28,878 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 25,967 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,962 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,962 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,995 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 22,995 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,042 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,270 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 18,270 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,666 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 14,763 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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S979 RKM is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S979 RKM, 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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S979 RKM is a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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