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LG52 OEY

2002 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,829 mi
Last recorded20,829 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Liberty8,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 OEY
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 20,829 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 2 Jun 2023 20,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 8 Nov 2021 18,733 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 18,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 14,880 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 14,880 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,278 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 9,278 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 4,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear mudguard hugger insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2018 4,011 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear mudguard hugger insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2014 3,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 3,292 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 3,292 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 3,272 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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LG52 OEY is a 2002 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 8,262 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 LG52 OEY, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG52 OEY registered?

LG52 OEY is a 2002 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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