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GX54 FOM

2004 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,289 mi
Last recorded23,289 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 FOM
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,289 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Sep 2013 23,289 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Sep 2011 18,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,559 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Sep 2008 16,190 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Aug 2007 13,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,496 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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GX54 FOM is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GX54 FOM, 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 GX54 FOM registered?

GX54 FOM is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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