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R870 CWY

1997 Piaggio Hexagon

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,427 mi
Last recorded14,427 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Hexagon12,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 CWY
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2009 14,427 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,181 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,259 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 10,259 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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R870 CWY is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon in Yellow 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 R870 CWY, 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 R870 CWY registered?

R870 CWY is a 1997 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is R870 CWY safe to buy?

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