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LK05 GZG

2005 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,445 mi
Last recorded90,445 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio B50018,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 GZG
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,445 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 90,445 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,631 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,147 miles

The rear number plate lamp is damaged and inoprative.

Wear/play noted on the rear wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 644,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,445 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 60,445 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 51,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,297 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 41,297 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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LK05 GZG is a 2005 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK05 GZG, 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 LK05 GZG registered?

LK05 GZG is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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