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R317 EMV

1998 Piaggio Liberty

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,693 mi
Last recorded5,693 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty7,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 EMV
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 5,693 miles

Central Front Inner Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 5,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 5,340 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 4,882 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 4,882 miles

All direction indicators not working battery needs replacing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 4,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 3,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 2,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 2,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 1,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 960 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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R317 EMV is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R317 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R317 EMV?

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What year was R317 EMV registered?

R317 EMV is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R317 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 EMV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R317 EMV have outstanding finance?

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