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W298 VLT

2000 Piaggio Liberty

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

918 mi
Last recorded918 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Liberty9,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 VLT
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 914 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front and Rear Tyres perished.

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 913 miles

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 27 May 2014 885 miles

Both tyres slightly perished.

Front brake pads deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 860 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 853 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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W298 VLT is a 2000 Piaggio Liberty in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W298 VLT, 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 W298 VLT registered?

W298 VLT is a 2000 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W298 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 VLT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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