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S854 JGO

1998 Piaggio Liberty

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

17,577 mi
Last recorded17,577 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty7,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 JGO
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 17,577 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 17,577 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 17,577 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 17,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 17,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 17,577 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 17,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

grab rail insecure

Pass 25 May 2018 17,577 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 17,577 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,777 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,559 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 13,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,356 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,269 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 12,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,906 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 8,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,225 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 7,225 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 6,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 5,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 4,171 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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S854 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 7,601 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 S854 JGO, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S854 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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