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R490 SGC

1998 Piaggio Liberty

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,635 mi
Last recorded27,635 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty7,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 SGC
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,118 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 24,114 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,033 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 19,033 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2005 18,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 18,978 miles

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

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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R490 SGC is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R490 SGC, 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

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What year was R490 SGC registered?

R490 SGC is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R490 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 SGC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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