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R271 MJM

1997 Piaggio Hexagon

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,991 mi
Last recorded19,991 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Hexagon12,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 MJM
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,991 miles

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

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2005 19,991 miles

Centre Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Centre Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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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R271 MJM is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R271 MJM, 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 R271 MJM registered?

R271 MJM is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R271 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 MJM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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