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LJ55 GME

2005 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,901 mi
Last recorded37,901 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio B50018,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GME
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,998 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,255 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 29,255 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,114 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,337 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,293 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 12,208 miles

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

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

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

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 GME is a 2005 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GME, 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 GME registered?

LJ55 GME is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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