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LJ55 GFY

2005 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,623 mi
Last recorded49,623 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio B50018,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GFY
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 49,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,971 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 46,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,266 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 43,266 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,505 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 39,505 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,531 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,727 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 28,727 miles

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,908 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 24,887 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 24,845 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,300 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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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LJ55 GFY is a 2005 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ55 GFY, 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 LJ55 GFY registered?

LJ55 GFY is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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