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1999 Piaggio Liberty 125 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Liberty 125 models manufactured in 1999, based on 190 real MOT test results.

72.6%
Pass Rate
27.4%
Fail Rate
190
Total Tests
10,296
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1999 Piaggio Liberty 125 MOT Analysis

The 1999 Piaggio Liberty 125 has an MOT pass rate of 72.6% based on 190 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,296 miles on the odometer. With a 27.4% failure rate, the 1999 Liberty 125 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Piaggio Liberty 125 is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 0.5% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle suspension is the second most common issue at 0.5%.

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall Liberty 125 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.5%
Motorcycle suspension 0.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.5%1
2Motorcycle Suspension0.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 10,296 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments0.51% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.51% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.510.5%1
Motorcycle suspension0.510.5%1

Mileage Statistics

10,296
Mean
10,659
Median
7,962
25th Percentile
17,289
75th Percentile
26.61% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1999 Piaggio Liberty 125 has an MOT pass rate of 72.6% based on 190 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,296 miles on the odometer. With a 27.4% failure rate, the 1999 Liberty 125 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Piaggio Liberty 125, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 10,296 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1999 Piaggio Liberty 125 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle suspension — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1999 Piaggio Liberty 125 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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