Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Piaggio Hexagon reliable?

Based on MOT data from 261 vehicles, the 1998 Piaggio Hexagon has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1998 Piaggio Hexagon?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1998 Piaggio Hexagon are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (43.5% of vehicles), Front wheel bearings have slight free play (36% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (30% 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 1998 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 (1998)

261 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.3% first-time pass rate

1998 Piaggio Hexagon

CarHunch analysed 261 real MOT records for the 1998 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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This 1998 Piaggio Hexagon fails its MOT on first attempt 55.4% of the time — well below the UK average of 80% — which suggests these machines need closer pre-test attention or carry inherent reliability gaps. The good news is that only 7.7% have ever shown a dangerous defect, so safety failures are rare.

At just over 12,600 miles on average, these scooters show typical mileage for their age, but the 0.72 average failures per vehicle and 2.0 advisories per test indicate recurring minor issues rather than catastrophic problems. If you're considering one, budget for basic maintenance before taking it for its MOT, and expect to address smaller wear items regularly.

We have limited data for the 1998 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

81.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

7.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.72

Over 3.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 8k–17k

For context

These stats describe 261 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 261 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 43.5%

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

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

Suspension & steering 36%

Front wheel bearings have slight free play · Rear wheel bearings have slight free play · Front Wheel bearing has slight play

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

Brake wear 30%

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.

Exhaust & emissions 17.2%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey · Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey

Lighting 14.7%

Exhaust slightly deteriorated · Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired · Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998.

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Before you buy a 1998 Piaggio Hexagon

Based on MOT data from 261 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.7% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,735 Piaggio Hexagon vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 24%

416

Red 21.3%

370

Silver 14.6%

253

Black 14.2%

246

Grey 11.5%

199

Purple 6.9%

119

Blue 6.6%

114

White 0.5%

Multi-colour 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 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.

12,434

typical

7,522

low mileage

17,179

high mileage

Half of all 1998 Piaggio Hexagon vehicles fall between 7,522 and 17,179 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,522 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.

✓ 7,522–17,179 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1998 Piaggio Hexagons sit.

⚠ Over 23,191 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1998 Piaggio Hexagon — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 1998 Piaggio Hexagons are still active.

15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 — 54% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

3.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.72

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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