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LJ54 WXG

2004 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,381 mi
Last recorded43,381 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio B50018,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 WXG
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 36,349 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 33,239 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,861 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,298 miles

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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LJ54 WXG is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ54 WXG, 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 LJ54 WXG registered?

LJ54 WXG is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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