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LJ05 PTU

2005 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,883 mi
Last recorded68,883 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio B50018,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PTU
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 68,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,317 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 68,317 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,242 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,242 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 63,365 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,779 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,417 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 38,866 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,270 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 32,270 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,156 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 22,558 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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LJ05 PTU is a 2005 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 18,248 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 LJ05 PTU, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 PTU registered?

LJ05 PTU is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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