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R501 BRL

1997 Piaggio Hexagon

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,148 mi
Last recorded25,148 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Hexagon12,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 BRL
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 25,147 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,988 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,900 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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R501 BRL is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R501 BRL, 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 R501 BRL registered?

R501 BRL is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R501 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 BRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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