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LA03 LDD

2003 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,882 mi
Last recorded46,882 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 LDD
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 45,702 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 45,702 miles

Front Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned x4 (1.4.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,186 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 44,186 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,676 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 41,614 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,257 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 36,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 36,568 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,603 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 32,603 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 20,025 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 17 Oct 2008 16,546 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,991 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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LA03 LDD is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 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 LA03 LDD, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA03 LDD registered?

LA03 LDD is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is LA03 LDD safe to buy?

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