Piaggio Hexagon (1996)
1996 Piaggio Hexagon
CarHunch analysed 338 real MOT records for the 1996 Piaggio Hexagon. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1996 Piaggio Hexagon has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 33.4%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for buyers. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 3.0%, so safety isn't the primary worry—instead, you're looking at frequent non-critical wear and tear issues.
These scooters are typically low-mileage vehicles (median 13,982 miles), yet they still average 0.36 failures and 1.2 advisories per test, suggesting mechanical fragility rather than age-related abuse. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the engine and transmission, since the combination of poor pass rates and modest mileage points to inherent design or maintenance vulnerabilities rather than simple neglect.
What to check before buying a 1996 Piaggio Hexagon
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 Piaggio Hexagon vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1996 Piaggio Hexagon vehicles fall between 9,535 and 19,089 miles.
1996 Piaggio Hexagon — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016, 80% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 1996 Piaggio Hexagon
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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29.1%
Front wheel bearings have slight free play
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26.2%
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect
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21.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.2%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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15.2%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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14.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.9%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1996. Counts include advisories and failures.
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