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Y498 JRO

2001 Piaggio Hexagon

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,073 mi
Last recorded17,073 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Hexagon11,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 JRO
MakePiaggio
ModelHexagon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 17,073 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 14,099 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 13,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 13,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 12,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 12,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 11,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 11,266 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 11,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 8,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 8,476 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 8,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,011 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 7,546 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,411 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,917 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,772 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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Y498 JRO is a 2001 Piaggio Hexagon in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Hexagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,276 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 Y498 JRO, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Hexagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y498 JRO registered?

Y498 JRO is a 2001 Piaggio Hexagon, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y498 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 JRO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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