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AU54 DWK

2004 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,097 mi
Last recorded73,097 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 DWK
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,097 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,324 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,554 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,461 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,447 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,488 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 5,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,902 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,902 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,960 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 34,851 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,447 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2010 24,133 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,596 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 20,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,006 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?

Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,390
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 20
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 16
Headlamp aim too low 14
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AU54 DWK is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio B500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU54 DWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio B500 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU54 DWK is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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