MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
rear drive
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
FRONT TYRE PERESHED
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?
Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.
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V181 GBY is a 1999 Piaggio Liberty in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V181 GBY, 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 V181 GBY registered?
V181 GBY is a 1999 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 17 September 1999.
Is V181 GBY safe to buy?
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