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R579 LGJ

1997 Piaggio Liberty

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

14,021 mi
Last recorded14,021 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Liberty9,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 LGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,198 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 13,145 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,578 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 11,570 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 11,563 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 9,620 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 9,620 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,242 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 8,242 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,560 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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R579 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R579 LGJ, 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 R579 LGJ registered?

R579 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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