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R545 UFJ

1998 Piaggio Liberty

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

560 mi
Last recorded560 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty7,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 UFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 560 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 492 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 492 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 427 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 371 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 371 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 323 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 291 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 265 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 218 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 196 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 33 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 24 May 2006 33 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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R545 UFJ is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R545 UFJ, 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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What year was R545 UFJ registered?

R545 UFJ is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R545 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 UFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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