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V843 DPN

1999 Piaggio Hexagon

Black Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,947 mi
Last recorded34,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Hexagon12,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 DPN
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 34,947 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,712 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 34,290 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 34,290 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 33,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 32,304 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 32,304 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,205 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 30,036 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 30,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 28,624 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 28,624 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (RHS) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,214 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 25,676 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,851 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 23,851 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,238 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 20,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,383 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

air box loose and insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,125 miles

slight play in engine mounts.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 16,125 miles

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

slight play in engine mounts.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,747 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 14,746 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,902 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,963 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 12,963 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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V843 DPN is a 1999 Piaggio Hexagon in Black with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Hexagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 12,071 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 V843 DPN, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Hexagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V843 DPN registered?

V843 DPN is a 1999 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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