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LF03 OHW

2003 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,366 mi
Last recorded25,366 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 OHW
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,705 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 18,705 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 13,140 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 13,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 7,151 miles

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

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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LF03 OHW is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF03 OHW, 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 LF03 OHW registered?

LF03 OHW is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is LF03 OHW safe to buy?

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