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GX05 VBE

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,227 mi
Last recorded15,227 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 VBE
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,227 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front fender broken

Fail 1 Aug 2012 15,213 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

front fender broken

Pass 9 May 2011 12,898 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 4 May 2011 12,898 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,828 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,728 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,736 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?

Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 159
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 124
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 104
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GX05 VBE is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 12,095 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 Liberty fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 VBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX05 VBE registered?

GX05 VBE is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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