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T897 VKJ

1999 Piaggio Liberty

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,450 mi
Last recorded24,450 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Liberty7,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 VKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 24,450 miles

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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

mirrors loose

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,712 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 23,712 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,676 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 18,674 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 6,832 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 192 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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T897 VKJ is a 1999 Piaggio Liberty in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 7,488 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 T897 VKJ, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T897 VKJ registered?

T897 VKJ is a 1999 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 17 July 1999.

Is T897 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T897 VKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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