MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
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)
Nail in rear tyre
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
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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