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GX04 JAU

2004 Piaggio B500

Maroon Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,260 mi
Last recorded20,260 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 JAU
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 19,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,095 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 18,093 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,171 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 11,807 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,582 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 8,194 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,265 miles

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.

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 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.

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