MOT Status
ValidMileage
58,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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forks seals leaking
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced 1 of 3 bulbs working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
forks seals leaking
rear brake spongy
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?
Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 WHE is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in White with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 WHE, 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 WHE registered?
LJ53 WHE is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 18 December 2003.
Is LJ53 WHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 WHE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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