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NK55 BNV

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,314 mi
Last recorded17,314 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 BNV
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 17,314 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 17,314 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 17,246 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 17,245 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 14,999 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,958 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 13,116 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 13,116 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 9,848 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 9,848 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2014 3,456 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 3,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 689 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 671 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 648 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 635 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2010

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 629 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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NK55 BNV is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NK55 BNV, 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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NK55 BNV is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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