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LJ53 KYZ

2003 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,848 mi
Last recorded24,848 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,848 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 24,848 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear spring fractured (2.4.A1b(i))

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

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

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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LJ53 KYZ is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ53 KYZ, 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 LJ53 KYZ registered?

LJ53 KYZ is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is LJ53 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 KYZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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