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GX08 GUJ

2008 Piaggio Liberty

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,038 mi
Last recorded9,038 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Liberty11,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 GUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 9,038 miles

Brake performance front and rear poor but passed minimum efficiency

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Faded (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose Hold down catch not functioning (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 9,038 miles

Brake performance front and rear poor but passed minimum efficiency

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Faded (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose Hold down catch not functioning (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 8,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 8,856 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,856 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 8,856 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

indicator switch incomplete but operates

speedo cable appears broken

Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,856 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 8,856 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 2,661 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre under inflated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 2,580 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 2,290 miles

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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GX08 GUJ is a 2008 Piaggio Liberty in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 11,124 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 GX08 GUJ, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX08 GUJ registered?

GX08 GUJ is a 2008 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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