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Y208 GFM

2001 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,436 mi
Last recorded5,436 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Liberty8,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 GFM
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 5,436 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 11,894 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 11,894 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

clock reading kmh only

front tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,872 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,563 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 8,551 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,916 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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Y208 GFM is a 2001 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 8,746 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 Y208 GFM, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y208 GFM registered?

Y208 GFM is a 2001 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y208 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y208 GFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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