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S993 HGX

1998 Piaggio Liberty

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,087 mi
Last recorded23,087 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty7,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 HGX
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2016 23,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever mounting insecure brake lever mounting broken (3.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake rear brake failing to release when applied (3.3.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake lamp not working when rear brake applied (1.3.1a)

tape securing various components of vehicle

throttle operation very stiff

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,087 miles

Fairings damaged all round

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

Fuel or oil leak around carburetor

Fail 16 Mar 2015 23,087 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Fairings damaged all round

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

Fuel or oil leak around carburetor

Pass 1 May 2014 19,354 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 19,354 miles

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,378 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,146 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,358 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 14,358 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,358 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 14,358 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,316 miles

Front tyre has light cracking to both shoulders

Fail 14 Aug 2008 9,271 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2007 3,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 3,510 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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S993 HGX is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S993 HGX, 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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S993 HGX is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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