Piaggio Liberty 125 (2019)

462 real MOT outcomes analysed • 61.6% first-time pass rate

2019 Piaggio Liberty 125

CarHunch analysed 462 real MOT records for the 2019 Piaggio Liberty 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 Piaggio Liberty 125 passes its MOT first time in only 61.6% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters demand more attention than typical vehicles. With 16.9% having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, potential buyers should factor in a higher likelihood of safety-critical issues.

At an average mileage of 22,933 for a five-year-old machine, these Liberty 125s are seeing moderate use, yet they're still averaging 0.47 failures and 1.2 advisories per test—indicating common wear items and maintenance gaps. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, lights, and drive belt condition, as these appear to be the weak points across the fleet.

Below average reliability 18.4% below UK average
61.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
18,431
typical mileage
8,074–35,272 middle half
16.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.47
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 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.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

Before you buy a Piaggio Liberty 125

MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.

Inspection ClickMechanic Have a qualified mechanic check this car before you commit to buying

CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 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.

8,074
low mileage
18,431
typical
35,272
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Piaggio Liberty 125 vehicles fall between 8,074 and 35,272 miles.

2019 Piaggio Liberty 125 — Still on the Road

175 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.

15 175 2021 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.47
Avg failures per vehicle
1.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Found a specific Piaggio Liberty 125?

Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.

UK

Other model years — Piaggio Liberty 125:

1999 2000 2001 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2016 2017 2018 2020