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R64 DGV

1997 Piaggio Liberty

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,079 mi
Last recorded13,079 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Liberty9,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 DGV
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 13,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 13,073 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 13,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 12,508 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 12,458 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 12,458 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Image up side down in headlight tester (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,450 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,341 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 12,341 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre pressure very low.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,748 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,000 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 10,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,739 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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R64 DGV is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R64 DGV, 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 R64 DGV registered?

R64 DGV is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R64 DGV safe to buy?

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