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R971 KRG

1997 Piaggio Liberty

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,448 mi
Last recorded14,448 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Liberty9,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 KRG
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,448 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 14,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 13,701 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,701 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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R971 KRG is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R971 KRG, 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 R971 KRG registered?

R971 KRG is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R971 KRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 KRG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R971 KRG have outstanding finance?

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