Piaggio Liberty 125 Abs (2021)

520 real MOT outcomes analysed • 62.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Piaggio Liberty 125 Abs

CarHunch analysed 520 real MOT records for the 2021 Piaggio Liberty 125 Abs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Piaggio Liberty 125 fails its MOT first time significantly more often than the UK average, with only 62.1% passing on the first attempt compared to the 80% benchmark—that's a notable reliability concern. Twelve percent of these scooters have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is worth factoring into your safety assessment.

At nearly 20,500 miles on average, these machines have been properly used rather than garage queens, yet they're still accumulating advisories at 0.8 per vehicle on average, suggesting wear patterns typical of mid-life scooters. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition and suspension wear, since advisories rather than outright failures dominate the test results.

Below average reliability 17.9% below UK average
62.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
14,636
typical mileage
6,827–31,767 middle half
12.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.26
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Piaggio Liberty 125 Abs

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 519 62.2% 0.26
Other (0%) 1 0% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Piaggio Liberty 125 Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,827
low mileage
14,636
typical
31,767
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Piaggio Liberty 125 Abs vehicles fall between 6,827 and 31,767 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.26
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Piaggio Liberty 125 Abs:

2020 2022 2023 2024