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R126 VLD

1998 Piaggio Liberty

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

7,418 mi
Last recorded7,418 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty7,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 VLD
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2012 7,418 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

offside mirror missing

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2007 7,333 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 7,317 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 7,287 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 7,287 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R126 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 7,601 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 R126 VLD, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R126 VLD is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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