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P429 SDL

1996 Piaggio Hexagon

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,321 mi
Last recorded52,321 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Hexagon12,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 SDL
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 52,321 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 52,318 miles

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

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

nearside rear lindicator lens missing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,420 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 51,418 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P429 SDL is a 1996 Piaggio Hexagon in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P429 SDL, 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 P429 SDL registered?

P429 SDL is a 1996 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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