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P498 HEO

1997 Piaggio Hexagon

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,471 mi
Last recorded141,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Hexagon12,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 HEO
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 11,947 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 11,916 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,608 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

engine idle fast

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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P498 HEO is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Hexagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 12,016 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 P498 HEO, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Hexagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P498 HEO registered?

P498 HEO is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P498 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 HEO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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