MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,260 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?
Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GX04 JAU is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Maroon with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?
GX04 JAU is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 22 May 2004.
Is GX04 JAU safe to buy?
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