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LJ53 WMP

2004 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,034 mi
Last recorded46,034 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WMP
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 46,034 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,022 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,935 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 18,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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 WMP is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ53 WMP, 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.

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What year was LJ53 WMP registered?

LJ53 WMP is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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