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LB17 EEW

2017 Piaggio Liberty 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,706 mi
Last recorded68,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Liberty 12526,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 EEW
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty 125
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,706 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Body panels damage but still secure and not likely to cause injury

Seat has strap type repair which the seat is securely attached

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 68,706 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body panels damage but still secure and not likely to cause injury

Seat has strap type repair which the seat is securely attached

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 68,706 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Body panels damage but still secure and not likely to cause injury

Seat has strap type repair which the seat is securely attached

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 68,705 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Body panels damage but still secure and not likely to cause injury

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 51,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 50,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 30,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 30,156 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 30,156 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 27,317 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 23,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty 125?

Based on 23,795 MOT tests across 3,951 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,080
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 416
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 343
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 256
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 142
suspension bush has excessive free play 141
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LB17 EEW is a 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 26,393 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 125 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB17 EEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Piaggio Liberty 125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LB17 EEW is a 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125, first registered on 16 May 2017.

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