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W953 YKM

2000 Piaggio Liberty

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,428 mi
Last recorded29,428 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Liberty9,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 YKM
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,428 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp deteriorated but not insecure

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,336 miles

CENTRE STAND SPRING IS WEAK

Fail 1 Jul 2016 29,336 miles

CENTRE STAND SPRING IS WEAK

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,201 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 26,363 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 26,363 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 13,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 10 May 2012 13,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 May 2011 9,124 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,699 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 7,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,357 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2008 4,491 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 7,969 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 4,913 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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W953 YKM is a 2000 Piaggio Liberty in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W953 YKM, 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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W953 YKM is a 2000 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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