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LJ05 URP

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,400 mi
Last recorded16,400 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 URP
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 16,005 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,719 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyre has slightly perished

Fail 4 Jul 2013 14,719 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyre has slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,124 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 13,010 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 11,761 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 11,761 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 10,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,361 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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LJ05 URP is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ05 URP, 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 LJ05 URP registered?

LJ05 URP is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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