Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 184 vehicles, the 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs (2022)

184 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs

CarHunch analysed 184 real MOT records for the 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S ABS is struggling at MOT, with a first-time pass rate of just 51.5% against the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly half fail their test. Dangerous defects have affected 7.1% of the cohort, which isn't alarming but worth noting on a scooter where brake or light failures carry real safety weight.

At an average mileage of 14,454 km, these machines have been ridden reasonably hard for their age, yet they're generating almost no failures (0.12 per vehicle) and minimal advisories (0.2 per vehicle)—the problem isn't worn-out parts, it's something systematic that catches people out first time. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on lighting, ABS, and emissions compliance, because the test data suggests these are the stumbling blocks rather than mechanical decay.

We have limited data for the 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–19k

For context

These stats describe 184 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 184 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,630

typical

3,207

low mileage

18,800

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abs vehicles fall between 3,207 and 18,800 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,207 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,207–18,800 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Piaggio Liberty 125 S Abss sit.

⚠ Over 25,380 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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