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LF03 SXT

2003 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,530 mi
Last recorded44,530 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 SXT
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 44,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,883 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 43,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 40,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,286 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,792 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 29,792 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,840 miles

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

front tyre cut in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,213 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,148 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,341 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,204 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 14,441 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,572 miles

Outer Rear 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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LF03 SXT 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 94.1%.

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 LF03 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

LF03 SXT is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is LF03 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 SXT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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