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LF03 YJC

2003 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,450 mi
Last recorded10,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 YJC
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,450 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 7,339 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 7,035 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 4,810 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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LF03 YJC is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

LF03 YJC is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is LF03 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 YJC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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