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NK03 SYE

2003 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,892 mi
Last recorded17,892 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 SYE
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 17,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 16,366 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 10,551 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,258 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 7,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 2,412 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 2,221 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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NK03 SYE is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc 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 NK03 SYE, 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 NK03 SYE registered?

NK03 SYE is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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