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HW55 AAK

2005 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,808 mi
Last recorded26,808 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio B50018,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 AAK
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,808 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 24,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 23,030 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 23,026 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 22,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 21,402 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,056 miles

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 19,375 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 18,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,959 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 17,959 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,049 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,900 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 14,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 12,911 miles

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 20 Nov 2009 10,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,767 miles

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

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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HW55 AAK is a 2005 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 18,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW55 AAK, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW55 AAK registered?

HW55 AAK is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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