MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LJ55 GFY?
You can check the full history of LJ55 GFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LJ55 GFY registered?
LJ55 GFY is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 14 October 2005.
Is LJ55 GFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ55 GFY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LJ55 GFY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ55 GFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.