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R974 FGJ

1997 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,729 mi
Last recorded21,729 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Liberty9,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 FGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,729 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 21,711 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,397 miles

The rear tyre is becomming quite badly perrished.

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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R974 FGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R974 FGJ, 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 R974 FGJ registered?

R974 FGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R974 FGJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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