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R559 WGC

1998 Piaggio Liberty

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,390 mi
Last recorded13,390 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Liberty7,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2010 13,390 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 11,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,507 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 9,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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R559 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R559 WGC, 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 R559 WGC registered?

R559 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R559 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 WGC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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