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LJ05 URV

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,807 mi
Last recorded14,807 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 URV
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 14,807 miles

Oil leak from 2T tank

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 14,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Oil leak from 2T tank

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 14,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 13,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,038 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,694 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 9,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 9,636 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 9,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 9,080 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 9,080 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,687 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 URV is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

LJ05 URV is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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