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S226 SCV

1999 Piaggio Hexagon

Green Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

25,787 mi
Last recorded25,787 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Hexagon12,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 SCV
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 25,787 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 25,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 25,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,297 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 25,294 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 24,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 24,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 22,726 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,525 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Fail 23 Jun 2015 21,522 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,182 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 19,699 miles

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

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

front tyre worn out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,988 miles

Front caliper needs service

Left brake light not working

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 17,985 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front caliper needs service

Left brake light not working

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 16,683 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,356 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,967 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,158 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,090 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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S226 SCV is a 1999 Piaggio Hexagon in Green with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Hexagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 12,071 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 S226 SCV, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Hexagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S226 SCV registered?

S226 SCV is a 1999 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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