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LJ55 GGZ

2005 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,635 mi
Last recorded45,635 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio B50018,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,635 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,394 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 17,926 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 17,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,723 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,325 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,636 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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LJ55 GGZ 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 93.3%.

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 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 LJ55 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

LJ55 GGZ is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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