Piaggio Liberty
MotorcycleFrom 408 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 4 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 4 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 9.3% of Liberty failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £39.
Typical mileage
Half of all Libertys tested had between 2,448 and 13,529 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 7,373 median miles, the Liberty has 0.243 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Mp3 | 88.5% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Liberty MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Liberty has a 82.1% MOT pass rate based on 408 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Liberty?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Liberty is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Liberty at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Liberty is 7,373 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,448 and 13,529 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.