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N385 GWC

1996 Piaggio Hexagon

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,740 mi
Last recorded15,740 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Hexagon12,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 GWC
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 15,740 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 15,719 miles

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,245 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre tread worn slightly uneven

Fail 3 Jul 2012 15,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre tread worn slightly uneven

Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,801 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 13,780 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 12,140 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 12,140 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 12,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,651 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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N385 GWC is a 1996 Piaggio Hexagon in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Hexagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 12,801 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 N385 GWC, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Hexagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N385 GWC registered?

N385 GWC is a 1996 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N385 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 GWC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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