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LK03 WJG

2003 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 WJG
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 79,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,313 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 42,750 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 24,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,438 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 24,438 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 23,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 22,580 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,365 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 20,371 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,928 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,153 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 17,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,462 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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LK03 WJG is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 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 LK03 WJG, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK03 WJG registered?

LK03 WJG is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LK03 WJG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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