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LA03 LRJ

2003 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,950 mi
Last recorded47,950 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 LRJ
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,966 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,819 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,754 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,091 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 19,091 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,844 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 LRJ is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LA03 LRJ, 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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How do I check the history of LA03 LRJ?

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What year was LA03 LRJ registered?

LA03 LRJ is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is LA03 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 LRJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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