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R779 ADV

1997 Piaggio Hexagon

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,060 mi
Last recorded10,060 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Hexagon12,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 ADV
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 10,060 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 10,044 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 9,065 miles

Front tyre valve perished

Rear tyre valve perished

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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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R779 ADV is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R779 ADV, 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 R779 ADV registered?

R779 ADV is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R779 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 ADV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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