MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
headlamp cowling poorly mounted
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?
Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R989 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R989 JGC, 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 R989 JGC registered?
R989 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 28 October 1997.
Is R989 JGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R989 JGC shows 6 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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