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R816 FGO

1997 Piaggio Liberty

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,542 mi
Last recorded10,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Liberty9,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 FGO
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,539 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,011 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 7,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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R816 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R816 FGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R816 FGO registered?

R816 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R816 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 FGO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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