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FD03 ZGH

2003 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,434 mi
Last recorded16,434 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZGH
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2009 16,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,434 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,583 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 15,583 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,990 miles

headlight pass switch sticking slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,368 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 10,154 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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FD03 ZGH is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 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 FD03 ZGH, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD03 ZGH registered?

FD03 ZGH is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is FD03 ZGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 ZGH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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