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HX04 VNU

2004 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,000 mi
Last recorded53,000 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 VNU
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 53,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 44,245 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

No mirrors fitted.

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 May 2017 44,237 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

No mirrors fitted.

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,154 miles

air box loose

Pass 13 Dec 2014 29,666 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,957 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,340 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

airbox mountings broken

n/s shock absorber adjuster broken

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,551 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 12,997 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 12,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,009 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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HX04 VNU is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HX04 VNU, 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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HX04 VNU is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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