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LJ55 OCU

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,420 mi
Last recorded15,420 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OCU
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 15,420 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 10,821 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 10,497 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,510 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 9,510 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,053 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 8,053 miles

Offside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,749 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 7,749 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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LJ55 OCU is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LJ55 OCU, 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 LJ55 OCU registered?

LJ55 OCU is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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