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LT52 NLR

2003 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 42cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,556 mi
Last recorded11,556 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Liberty7,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 NLR
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine42cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 11,556 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 10,205 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 10,205 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 8,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 8,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 8,387 miles

Front suspension has poor damping but does not constitute a formal 'negligible damping' failure

Pass 26 Jul 2017 8,387 miles

No mirrors fitted

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 8,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

No mirrors fitted

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 8,387 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 8,387 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 8,387 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 8,387 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 7,951 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 4,562 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 4,283 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 4,283 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front tyre was flat now pumped up.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 4,114 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 3,963 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 3,729 miles

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

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

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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LT52 NLR is a 2003 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 42cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 7,220 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 LT52 NLR, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LT52 NLR is a 2003 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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