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S229 CGK

1998 Piaggio Liberty 125

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,091 mi
Last recorded27,091 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty 12511,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 CGK
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty 125
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,091 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 27,091 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,817 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 25,817 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,569 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 25,569 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,892 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 22,892 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,776 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty 125?

Based on 23,795 MOT tests across 3,951 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,080
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 416
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 343
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 256
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 142
suspension bush has excessive free play 141
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S229 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty 125 in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Liberty 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 11,356 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 125 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S229 CGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Liberty 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S229 CGK is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty 125, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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