MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
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)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
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)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?
Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R579 LGJ safe to buy?
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