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VX05 EOL

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

23,868 mi
Last recorded23,868 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EOL
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 23,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 23,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 25,239 miles

Riders seat slightly loose Main seat rear locking device broken / missing seat still secure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 25,090 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mud guard screw missing. close to rubbing on tyre (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose front pin fitted for hinge. rear lock broken and missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 24,913 miles

Rear Top Box mounting slightly insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2022 24,732 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 24,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 19,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,276 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2018 18,276 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear tyre beginning to split/crack due to age

Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,946 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 9,768 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 8,022 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 8,022 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 5,934 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 4,836 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 4,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 4,091 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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VX05 EOL is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 12,095 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 VX05 EOL, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX05 EOL registered?

VX05 EOL is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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