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R153 GSG

1997 Piaggio Liberty

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,192 mi
Last recorded2,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Liberty9,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 GSG
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 2,192 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 2,021 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 2,021 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 1,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 1,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 1,831 miles

front tyre perished

rear tyre under-inflated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 1,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 1,581 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 1,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 922 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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R153 GSG is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R153 GSG, 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 R153 GSG registered?

R153 GSG is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R153 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 GSG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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