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P97 VHT

1997 Piaggio Hexagon

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,454 mi
Last recorded14,454 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Hexagon12,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 VHT
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 14,454 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,096 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 14,095 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

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

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,932 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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P97 VHT 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 50%.

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 P97 VHT, 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 P97 VHT registered?

P97 VHT is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P97 VHT safe to buy?

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