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OU05 KOB

2005 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,415 mi
Last recorded11,415 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio B50018,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KOB
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 11,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 11,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 11,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 10,699 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 9,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

exhaust spring missing

Pass 20 Aug 2016 9,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 5,735 miles

front tyre has slightly perished

rear tyre has slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2011 4,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,094 miles

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 23 May 2009 2,668 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 2,652 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2008 2,146 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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OU05 KOB is a 2005 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OU05 KOB, 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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OU05 KOB is a 2005 Piaggio B500, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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