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LX53 HNB

2003 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,095 mi
Last recorded24,095 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HNB
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,095 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,688 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 23,520 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,441 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,019 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,645 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 11,645 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,632 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 9,630 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 8,308 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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LX53 HNB is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LX53 HNB, 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 LX53 HNB registered?

LX53 HNB is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is LX53 HNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 HNB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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