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GX04 HGA

2004 Piaggio B500

Grey Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,198 mi
Last recorded41,198 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HGA
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 41,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,881 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,848 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,077 miles

abnormal wear on front tyre

Fail 28 May 2010 19,077 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

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

abnormal wear on front tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 16,036 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 16,036 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,862 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 12,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,738 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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GX04 HGA is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Grey with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GX04 HGA, 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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What year was GX04 HGA registered?

GX04 HGA is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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