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LG51 BYW

2001 Piaggio Liberty

Blue Petrol 42cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,383 mi
Last recorded17,383 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Liberty8,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 BYW
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine42cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2012 17,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

some movement on engine mountings

Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,383 miles

some movement on engine mountings

Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,271 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 17,271 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,143 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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LG51 BYW is a 2001 Piaggio Liberty in Blue with a 42cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 8,746 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 LG51 BYW, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG51 BYW registered?

LG51 BYW is a 2001 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is LG51 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 BYW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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