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LF03 YXD

2003 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,461 mi
Last recorded3,461 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 YXD
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 3,461 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,796 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,134 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 31,134 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,520 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,043 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 20,926 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,959 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 YXD 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 77.8%.

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 YXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF03 YXD registered?

LF03 YXD is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is LF03 YXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 YXD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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