Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125?

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 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125?

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 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125?

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.

How many 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 621 vehicles, the 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.6%, 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 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125?

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 (2017)

621 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.6% first-time pass rate

2017 Piaggio Liberty 125

CarHunch analysed 621 real MOT records for the 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 falls short of the UK average, with a 73.8% first-time pass rate compared to the national 80%, and nearly a quarter of these scooters (26.9%) have recorded dangerous defects during testing — a significant concern for a used buyer. Petrol-only scooters don't benefit from the pass-rate variance of mixed fleets, so this underperformance reflects genuine reliability issues rather than fuel-type variation.

At around 28,500 miles average, these Liberty 125s are running higher than typical for their age, which likely explains the 0.75 average failures per vehicle and 2.3 advisories — wear and tear accumulates on well-used commuter scooters. Before buying, request full MOT history and have any vehicle inspected for the common failure points: electrics, braking systems, and corrosion are the typical culprits on this age and mileage.

The 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 has a decent first-time pass rate (85.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

85.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

26.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.75

Over 4.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 14k–40k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 621 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 621 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 26.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,807 Piaggio Liberty 125 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 28.9%

1,387

White 25.7%

1,233

Silver 17.9%

861

Black 17.7%

850

Grey 4%

194

Red 3%

146

Cream 1.9%

Beige 0.5%

Brown 0.2%

Purple 0.1%

Green 0.1%

Pink 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 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.

26,701

typical

14,042

low mileage

40,245

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 vehicles fall between 14,042 and 40,245 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,042 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.

✓ 14,042–40,245 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125s sit.

⚠ Over 54,330 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Piaggio Liberty 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 37% of 2017 Piaggio Liberty 125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 176 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.75

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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