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V557 MGJ

2000 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,561 mi
Last recorded28,561 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Liberty9,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 MGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,761 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,410 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 24,410 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 20,879 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 20,879 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,077 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 10,769 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 5,760 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 5,760 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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V557 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 9,032 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 V557 MGJ, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V557 MGJ registered?

V557 MGJ is a 2000 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V557 MGJ safe to buy?

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