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P257 XGK

1997 Piaggio Liberty

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,612 mi
Last recorded28,612 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Liberty9,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 XGK
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,612 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,734 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,219 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 22,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,093 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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P257 XGK is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 9,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P257 XGK, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P257 XGK registered?

P257 XGK is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P257 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 XGK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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