Piaggio Liberty 125 (2016)
2016 Piaggio Liberty 125
CarHunch analysed 166 real MOT records for the 2016 Piaggio Liberty 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Piaggio Liberty 125 passes its MOT first time in just 69% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 29% of these machines have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine safety concern for a potential buyer. Petrol scooters in this class tend to suffer from electrical gremlins, carburetor issues, and brake wear, all reflected in the 0.9 average failures per vehicle.
At a median mileage of 22,387 miles for an eight-year-old scooter, these are moderate-use machines, yet they're still accumulating 2.1 advisories on average, pointing to wear in lights, cables, and suspension components that add up over time. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical system and brakes, and expect minor remedial work in year two or three of ownership.
What to check before buying a 2016 Piaggio Liberty 125
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.
- ⚠️ 28.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Piaggio Liberty 125 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.
Half of all 2016 Piaggio Liberty 125 vehicles fall between 9,826 and 38,339 miles.
2016 Piaggio Liberty 125 — Still on the Road
61 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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