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S942 JPO

1998 Piaggio Liberty

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,456 mi
Last recorded18,456 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty7,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 JPO
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,456 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 18,456 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,832 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 16,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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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S942 JPO is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S942 JPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S942 JPO registered?

S942 JPO is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S942 JPO safe to buy?

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