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N78 MAM

1996 Piaggio Hexagon

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,948 mi
Last recorded8,948 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Hexagon12,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 MAM
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 8,948 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake lever has slight travel

Fail 22 Aug 2015 8,948 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake lever has slight travel

Pass 29 May 2014 7,899 miles

tape on headlamp for kick up

Pass 28 May 2013 7,860 miles

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

tape on headlamp to cover kick up to offside

Pass 24 May 2012 7,807 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

tape on headlamp to cover kick up to offside

Pass 23 May 2011 7,719 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

tape on headlamp to cover offside kick up

Pass 14 May 2010 7,472 miles

tape on headlamp to cover kick up to offside

Pass 26 May 2009 7,114 miles

tape on headlamp to cover kick up to offside

Pass 13 May 2008 6,716 miles

head lamp aim to offside with cover in place

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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N78 MAM is a 1996 Piaggio Hexagon in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N78 MAM, 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 N78 MAM registered?

N78 MAM is a 1996 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N78 MAM safe to buy?

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