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R982 DGX

1997 Piaggio Liberty

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,128 mi
Last recorded3,128 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Liberty9,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 DGX
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2011 3,128 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 2,433 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,117 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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R982 DGX is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in Blue 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 R982 DGX, 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

How do I check the history of R982 DGX?

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What year was R982 DGX registered?

R982 DGX is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R982 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 DGX 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.

Does R982 DGX have outstanding finance?

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