Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Piaggio Hexagon?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1995 Piaggio Hexagon?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1995 Piaggio Hexagon?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1995 Piaggio Hexagon reliable?

Based on MOT data from 150 vehicles, the 1995 Piaggio Hexagon has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1995 Piaggio Hexagon?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1995 Piaggio Hexagon are: Front wheel bearings have slight free play (29.1% of vehicles), Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (26.2% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (21.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1995 Piaggio Hexagon?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Piaggio Hexagon (1995)

150 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.4% first-time pass rate

1995 Piaggio Hexagon

CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 1995 Piaggio Hexagon. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1995 Piaggio Hexagon is a genuinely unreliable proposition: only 43% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and a median CarHunch score of 45 puts it well into risky territory. Dangerous defects are uncommon at 5.3%, but the fundamental issue is that nearly three in five of these scooters fail their MOT on the first attempt.

At under 15,500 miles median, these machines haven't racked up heavy use, yet they still average 0.54 failures and 1.4 advisories each—suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse is the culprit. If you're considering one, budget for serious pre-purchase inspection and expect regular maintenance bills; this isn't a casual buy.

We have limited data for the 1995 Piaggio Hexagon — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

5.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.54

Over 2.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 9k–19k

For context

These stats describe 150 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 150 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 29.1%

Front wheel bearings have slight free play · Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect · Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 21.1%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 16.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 10.1%

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 10.1%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995.

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Before you buy a 1995 Piaggio Hexagon

Based on MOT data from 150 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Piaggio Hexagon vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,733

typical

8,927

low mileage

19,275

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Piaggio Hexagon vehicles fall between 8,927 and 19,275 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,927 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,927–19,275 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Piaggio Hexagons sit.

⚠ Over 26,021 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1995 Piaggio Hexagon — Still on the Road

Almost all 1995 Piaggio Hexagons are still on the road.

Strong survival — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.54

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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