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LJ54 LZN

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,136 mi
Last recorded35,136 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 LZN
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,026 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 35,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension component excessively bent (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,573 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2010 26,843 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,901 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2009 25,861 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,727 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 22,727 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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LJ54 LZN 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 58.3%.

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 LJ54 LZN, 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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LJ54 LZN is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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