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LJ55 RFY

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,886 mi
Last recorded38,886 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 RFY
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,886 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,790 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,992 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 31,992 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 31,990 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective Right hand side steering lock stop (2.1.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 31,619 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,039 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 29,038 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,419 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,662 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 16,616 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,173 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 8,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,466 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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LJ55 RFY is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 12,095 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 LJ55 RFY, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ55 RFY is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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