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W979 XKJ

2000 Piaggio Liberty

Cream Diesel 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,261 mi
Last recorded9,261 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Liberty9,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 XKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 9,261 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 18,955 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 16,060 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 16,060 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,188 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,073 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 11,071 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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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W979 XKJ is a 2000 Piaggio Liberty in Cream with a 49cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W979 XKJ, 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 W979 XKJ registered?

W979 XKJ is a 2000 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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