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LF53 DKU

2004 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,611 mi
Last recorded54,611 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 DKU
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,611 miles

shock absorbers wearing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 3,297 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 32,966 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,994 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,991 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,192 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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LF53 DKU is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,018 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 LF53 DKU, 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 22 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 LF53 DKU registered?

LF53 DKU is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is LF53 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 DKU shows 8 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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